"subathon" meaning in All languages combined

See subathon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: subathons [plural]
Etymology: From sub (“subscription”) + -athon. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sub|-athon|t1=subscription}} sub (“subscription”) + -athon Head templates: {{en-noun}} subathon (plural subathons)
  1. (Internet, Twitch-speak) A live stream (especially on Twitch) intended to gain subscribers, especially one whose duration is extended every time the streamer receives a subscription. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet

Inflected forms

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        "(Internet, Twitch-speak) A live stream (especially on Twitch) intended to gain subscribers, especially one whose duration is extended every time the streamer receives a subscription."
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Download raw JSONL data for subathon meaning in All languages combined (1.7kB)

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