"talkathon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: talkathons [plural]
Etymology: talk + -athon Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|talk|athon}} talk + -athon Head templates: {{en-noun}} talkathon (plural talkathons)
  1. A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.

Inflected forms

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