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talkfest

American  
[tawk-fest] / ˈtɔk fɛst /

noun

  1. a lengthy conversation, discussion, or debate.


Etymology

Origin of talkfest

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


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The meeting is above all a talkfest, and concrete, high-profile achievements and announcements have been few this year.

From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2022

She can lecture at any university she wants; there isn’t a show, podcast or talkfest from Nantucket to Aspen that wouldn’t pay a premium in travel expenses to get her on the summer docket.

From Washington Post ● May 14, 2021

The Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, an annual talkfest on security, exists in part to showcase America’s commitment to keeping the peace in Asia.

From Economist ● Jun. 8, 2017

Schwab could make life more uncomfortable for his guests by naming and shaming the aggressive tax avoiders, declining to invite them to his annual talkfest.

From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2014

Well, this one-sided talkfest gets tiresome after a while.

From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Rex Ellingwood Beach

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