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snoozefest

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[snooz-fest] / ˈsnuzˌfɛst /
Or snooze-fest,

noun

Informal.
  1. an activity, situation, etc., regarded as very boring or tiresome.

    The conference was so disappointing—what a snoozefest!


Etymology

Origin of snoozefest

First recorded in 1965–70; snooze ( def. ) + fest ( def. )


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Their second biggest concern was a lack of things to do, with some young people calling winter a "snoozefest", when they found it harder to find affordable activities to take part in with their friends.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

No way I’m blowing my Tuesday night on that snoozefest when there are episodes of “The Last of Us” to re-watch.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

Social media quipsters had fun joking online during last Thursday’s low-scoring snoozefest between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2022

The only non-QB offensive player to win recently was Julian Edelman in the 13-3 snoozefest between the Patriots and Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2022

A snoozefest, or worse, today would not help the prevailing mood.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 24, 2021

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