Grand Guignol
[ French grahn gee-nyawl ]
/ French grɑ̃ giˈnyɔl /
noun
a short drama stressing horror and sensationalism.
of, relating to, or resembling such a drama.
Origin of Grand Guignol
First recorded in 1905–10; after
Le Grand Guignol, small theater in Paris where such dramas were performed
British Dictionary definitions for grand guignol
Grand Guignol
/ French (ɡrɑ̃ ɡiɲɔl) /
noun
- a brief sensational play intended to horrify
- (modifier) of, relating to, or like plays of this kind
Word Origin for Grand Guignol
C20: after
Le Grand Guignol, a small theatre in Montmartre, Paris