talkfest

noun

plural -s
1
: an informal gathering for general talk or discussion
2
: a protracted discussion or debate of a matter of public concern
new talkfests may break out in Congress over the measure to set up a private atomic industryWall Street Journal
the village branches of all these … organizations were called together for endless talkfestsJoseph Alsop

Word History

Etymology

talk entry 2 + -fest

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“Talkfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talkfest. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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