succès de scandale
suc·cès de scan·dale
noun\sək-ˌsā-də-skäⁿ-ˈdäl, (ˌ)sük-\
Definition of SUCCÈS DE SCANDALE
: something (as a work of art) that wins popularity or notoriety because of its scandalous nature; also : the reception accorded such a piece
Origin of SUCCÈS DE SCANDALE
French, literally, success of scandal
First Known Use: 1896
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