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fest

[ fest ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an assembly of people engaged in a common activity (often used in combination):
filmfest; gabfest; love-fest; poetry fest.

fest

/ fɛst /

1. a meeting or event at which the emphasis is on a particular activity
  a fashion fest
2. ( in combination )
  lovefest
  schmaltz-fest

Origin of fest¹

< German Fest festival, holiday ( feast ), as in Sängerfest choral festival

Origin of fest¹

C19: from German Fest festival

On Pumpkin Fest weekend, they did things a little differently.

At Lebowski Fest New York City, The Dudes come out in full force.

“If anyone makes fun of the contestants or thinks this is some sort of shaming fest, we kick them out,” she says firmly.

I was like, if anybody had any idea the love fest that was happening at this set at all times.

I once did a piece for the New York Times travel section on what to do in town during Jazz Fest.

The city was splendidly decorated with flags, and the "Fest" was a grand success in every respect.

It is uncomfortable to stand through a visit––and I mean to have a long talk-fest with you, if you will be so kind.

Ich bin fest wie ein Mauer,—fest wie ein Berg, ich halte Sie gewiss, or some such expression.

At first he seemed to be divided between rushing me with a poker and sitting down for a swear-fest.

Unfortunately, too, it was under conditions which made it impracticable to relieve his feelings in a swear-fest.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

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