gushfest

English

Etymology

From gush +‎ -fest.

Pronunciation

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Noun

gushfest (plural gushfests)

1. (slang) An effusive outpouring of words.
   • 2004, Alice Alfonsi, Freaked Out:

     Lizzie watched Kate and Claire continue their gushfest, from table to table, all the way across the cafeteria.

   • 2009 September 11, Richard Sandomir, “Shriver Wins Sideline Blather Award in a Tie Breaker”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     This was ESPN2’s fault; you don’t cut to a celebrity gushfest when the tournament’s darling is close to elimination.

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