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- [gab-fest]
- /ˈgæbˌfɛst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gab-fest]
- /ˈgæbˌfɛst/
Definitions of gabfests word
- noun gabfests a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation. 1
- noun gabfests a long conversation. 1
- noun gabfests Plural form of gabfest. 1
- noun gabfests plural of gabfest. 0
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Origin of gabfests
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; gab1 + fest
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Parts of speech for Gabfests
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gabfests popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gabfests usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gabfests
noun gabfests
- forum — the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- consultation — A consultation is a meeting which is held to discuss something. Consultation is discussion about something.
- seminar — a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.
- interview — a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
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