In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GABFEST
chitchat, chit-chat, chit chat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin-wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, causerie
(noun) light informal conversation for social occasions
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gabfest (plural gabfests)
(slang) an occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.
Synonyms
• chatfest
• talkfest
Source: Wiktionary
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PUNGENCY
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