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

  1. a brief sensational play intended to horrify
  2. (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