talk|fest

talk|fest
talk|fest «TK FEHST», noun. Informal.
1. a long or drawn-out talk, discussion, or debate: »

They saw no reason…to propose resumption of the truce conference if it was to be just another futile talkfest (Newsweek).

2. a period of light, often aimless discussion: »

There must be discipline, because without it classes degenerate into mere talkfests, with the conversation wandering far from the main theme (Wall Street Journal).


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