-fest

(fest)

an occasion of much or many (of the thing specified): often used to form informal or slang words: songfest, slugfest

Origin: < Ger fest, a celebration < L festum: see feast

See -fest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A gathering or occasion characterized by a specified activity. Often used in combination: a music fest; a chilifest.

Origin:

Origin: From German Fest, festival

Origin: , from Middle High German fest

Origin: , from Latin fēstum; see feast

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