grand guignol

Grand Gui·gnol

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Definitions of grand guignol words

noun grand guignol a short drama stressing horror and sensationalism. 1
noun grand guignol of, relating to, or resembling such a drama. 1
noun grand guignol a brief sensational play intended to horrify 0
noun grand guignol of, relating to, or like plays of this kind 0
noun grand guignol any dramatic production designed to shock and horrify its audience with its gruesome or macabre content 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; after Le Grand Guignol, small theater in Paris where such dramas were performed

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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