noun
bagatelle
A table game in which balls are struck toward scoring holes.
We play bagatelle by aiming the balls at scoring holes.
Etymology
French bagatelle means a trifle or something of little consequence. The name was applied to a light amusement, the table game in which players send balls toward scoring holes.
More examples
- Her final shot wins the game of bagatelle.
- This old bagatelle table has nine scoring holes.
- In bagatelle, a gentle shot can score more than a hard one.
Forms
bagatelle
Similar words
- billiards
- Typically uses pockets or caroms rather than scoring holes.
- pinball
- Uses flippers and bumpers instead of a cue.