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.
The lunch break turned into a full gossipfest the moment she mentioned the new hire's mysterious past.
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(slang) A session of enthusiastic gossip.
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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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