The Open Dictionary

French cricket

noun

UK/ˌfrentʃ ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
US/ˌfrentʃ ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Definitions of French cricket noun

  1. Uncountable

    A children's game similar to cricket, typically played on a beach or public ground, where a player attempts to hit a soft ball aimed at their legs using a bat or another object.

    • In the backyard, the children were playing French cricket.

    • French cricket is a popular game on the beach.

    • They spent the afternoon playing French cricket on the grass in the park.