talkathon
nounEtymology From talk + -athon.
1
A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.
- Another senate talkathon shaped up today as southern solons fashioned a vocal onslaught against new anti-lynching legislation.1945 March 26, Ernest B. Vaccaro, “Another Senate Talkathon On Anti-Lynch Bill Looms”, in The Evening Independent:
- Moreover, opponents are threatening a prolonged talkathon that could drag on into next year's presidential primary season.1979 November 19, “Nation: Soured SALT”, in TIME, archived from the original on 15 Oct 2010:
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- Republicans accused Democrats of wasting time on a fruitless talkathon.2007 July 19, Carl Hulse, “Stymied by G.O.P., Democrats Stop Debate on Iraq”, in New York Times: