demolition derby
nounUK /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən ˈdɑːbi/
US /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən ˈdɜːrbi/
A fun car race where drivers bump into each other on purpose.
We watched a demolition derby at the county fair and cheered when the cars crashed.
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2. A chaotic situation where many things collide or break.
The crowded hallway turned into a demolition derby when the bell rang.
3. A video game or toy set featuring crashing cars.
He spent the afternoon playing a demolition derby game on his tablet.
4. Any contest focused on destruction rather than speed.
The robot battle was like a demolition derby for machines.