piñata

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  1. pinata

  1. A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

  2. Something which is repeatedly hit or damaged over a period of time.

  3. (quote-av) ''Wiesbaden'', largely crippled, nevertheless refuses to sink for the moment, and will become something of a steel piñata for passing British capital ships over the next few hours whilst throwing the odd torpedo back in retaliation.

  4. To hit something or someone with sticks after having filled them with candy.

  5. 2015 (November 20) "Zombie Broheims", episode 14 of Pig Goat Banana Cricket

  6. Cricket: "Don't pinata me!"
  7. (l) (gloss)