(slang, chiefly, US) An occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.
(slang, chiefly, US) An occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(slang) A session of enthusiastic gossip.
(slang) An effusive outpouring of words.
South African English slang for friend or buddy — a warm, casual term of address used particularly in Cape Malay and broader Cape Coloured communities. It's the kind of word that signals in-group familiarity and ease; calling someone your gabba is like saying they're your guy, your mate. It shows up in everyday street conversations and Cape Town slang culture. Not to be confused with gabba the electronic music genre (a hardcore techno style), or the Australian slang 'gabba' for the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
A gossipfest is a prolonged, enthusiastic session of gossip shared among friends, colleagues, or family. The '-fest' suffix signals abundance and eager participation, and calling it a 'fest' often acknowledges the indulgence with a knowing wink. The tone is typically playful rather than malicious; a gossipfest can be as much about entertainment and social bonding as genuine scandal. Used informally in casual speech and online, it slightly amplifies the fun of the transgression.