gabfest

[ gab-fest ]
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nounInformal.
  1. a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation.

  2. a long conversation.

Origin of gabfest

1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; gab1 + fest

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How to use gabfest in a sentence

  • You see, Id been standing at the door trying to get the hang of the gabfest between you and him.

  • You don't feel like asking for what is called a gabfest when the other fellow is figuring out problems in navigation.

    With the Battle Fleet | Franklin Matthews
  • Pink teas, receptions and society functions are great rookeries for these Verbomania birds to gather and indulge in their gabfest.

    Evening Round Up | William Crosbie Hunter
  • I'd rather have a good old gabfest than see the best show in the city, and if Pat feels that way too it's all settled.

  • They were both disappointed that the old heads did not want to go into a gabfest.

British Dictionary definitions for gabfest

gabfest

/ (ˈɡæbfɛst) /


nouninformal, mainly US and Canadian
  1. prolonged gossiping or conversation

  2. an informal gathering for conversation

Origin of gabfest

1
C19: from gab 1 + fest

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