talkathon

English

Etymology

talk +‎ -athon

Noun

talkathon (plural talkathons)

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