gabfest

[ gab-fest ]

/ ˈgæbˌfɛst /

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noun Informal.

a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation.

a long conversation.

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Origin of gabfest

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; gab¹ + fest

Words nearby gabfest

gabelle, gaberdine, gaberlunzie, Gaberones, Gabès, gabfest, gabion, gabionade, gable, gabled, gable end

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How to use gabfest in a sentence

Negotiators agreed to cap debate in the Senate to 10 hours, rather than the typically open-ended gabfest that can lead to a filibuster.
Mitch McConnell Helps Democrats Avoid a Global Economic Meltdown—And Plans to Use That Against Them|Philip Elliott|December 9, 2021|Time
After the bird piqued her interest, she launched into an impromptu gabfest about their existence in the city.
Meet the Rangers of New York City’s Parks|klindsey|July 30, 2021|Outside Online
This comes on the heels of another life-draining gabfest, The Talk.
The Depressing Debt Soap Opera|Matt Latimer|April 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He is a raconteur extraordinaire and an interview with the dogged reporter can rapidly turn into a delicious gabfest.
Celebrity Hit Man|Sandra McElwaine|August 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Michelle Goldberg on the online gabfest too outrageous for the network.
Too Hot for Fox News|Michelle Goldberg|July 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
You see, Id been standing at the door trying to get the hang of the gabfest between you and him.
The Gray Phantom's Return|Herman Landon
You don't feel like asking for what is called a gabfest when the other fellow is figuring out problems in navigation.
With the Battle Fleet|Franklin Matthews
Pink teas, receptions and society functions are great rookeries for these Verbomania birds to gather and indulge in their gabfest.
Evening Round Up|William Crosbie Hunter
I'd rather have a good old gabfest than see the best show in the city, and if Pat feels that way too it's all settled.
The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp|Thornton W. Burgess
They were both disappointed that the old heads did not want to go into a gabfest.
A Yankee Flier Over Berlin|Al Avery

British Dictionary definitions for gabfest

gabfest

/ (ˈɡæbfɛst) /

noun informal, mainly US and Canadian

prolonged gossiping or conversation

an informal gathering for conversation

Word Origin for gabfest

C19: from gab 1 + fest

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