What is another word for coconut shy?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊkənˌʌt ʃˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The term "coconut shy" has its origins in British fairground games where participants throw balls at a series of coconuts arranged in a pyramid and try to knock them down. While this term is widely used today, there are a few other synonyms for this game, such as "knock down the coconuts," "coconut toss," "coconut target practice," "hit the coconut," and "coconut bashing." These synonyms are commonly used in various countries but have the same objective as the coconut shy- aiming to knock down a target, whether it's coconuts or other objects. The coconut shy is an exciting and fun game that has stood the test of time and remains a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs around the world.

What are the hypernyms for Coconut shy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Skill game, amusement game, fairground game, target game.

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