talkathon

[taw-kuh-thon]

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noun

an unusually long speech or discussion, especially on a matter of public interest, as a Congressional filibuster or a televised question-and-answer session with a political candidate.

Origin of talkathon

First recorded in 1930–35; talk + -athon

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Related Words for talkathon

procrastination, interference, postponement, delay, opposition, hindrance, stonewalling, talkathon