gabfest

noun

gab·​fest ˈgab-ˌfest How to pronounce gabfest (audio)
Synonyms of gabfestnext
1
: an informal gathering for general talk
political gabfests
2
: an extended conversation

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Examples of gabfest in a Sentence

the slumber party was an all-night gabfest filled with gossip, giggling, and whispered secrets
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In the period of late night's rapid expansion, Showtime's gabfest stood out for pure personality and low-key conversational charm. — Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2022 However, this episode of Window Shop proves boring cars are directly proportional to the chances of a crossfire gabfest. — Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 11 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

gab entry 1 + fest

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gabfest was in 1895

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gabfest

noun
gab·​fest ˈgab-ˌfest How to pronounce gabfest (audio)
1
: a gathering for talking
2
: a long conversation
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