piñata /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/noun 2verb 1forms 6 noun2 •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. •(figurative) Something which is repeatedly hit or damaged over a period of time. verb1 •To hit something or someone with sticks after having filled them with candy.Cricket: "Don't pinata me!" — 2015 formspinataed · piñataed · pinataing · piñataing · piñatas · pinatas