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talkfest

[ tawk-fest ]
/ ˈtɔk fɛst /
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noun
a lengthy conversation, discussion, or debate.
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Origin of talkfest

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; talk + fest

Words nearby talkfest

talkbox, talk dirty, talk down, talk down to, talked out, talkfest, talkie, talking book, talking chief, talking head, talking machine
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Words related to talkfest

chitchat, parley, chat, comment, communication, conference, consultation, debate, discussion, exchange, gossip, hearing, observation, questioning, remark, speech, talk, visit, clambake, colloquium

How to use talkfest in a sentence

  • Him and Mr. Robert has always been more or less chummy, and every now and then they get together like this for a talkfest.

    Torchy, Private Sec.|Sewell Ford
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