"idiotfest" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-idiotfest.ogg Forms: idiotfests [plural]
Etymology: From idiot + -fest. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|idiot|fest}} idiot + -fest Head templates: {{en-noun}} idiotfest (plural idiotfests)
  1. (slang, derogatory) An idiotic situation or thing. Tags: derogatory, slang

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