Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

friendsgiving

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.40 in modern English

Syllables: friends-giv-ing
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Thanksgiving feast held by and for someone's friends.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"That means a holiday traditionally celebrated with family could be a very lonely affair. But, never fear, this year discover the joy of a “Friendsgiving”—a Thanksgiving with friends."
"I would like to thank my friends, who make Friendsgiving the best holiday of the year."
"Palardy, who has a learning disability and deals with medical challenges, was one of more than two dozen from the Best Buddies club — or about four tables full — who came together for a special "Friendsgiving" Italian meal in Lenox at Trottoria Il Vesuvio in a special acknowledgment of thanks to friendship shortly before Thanksgiving."

Etymology

Blend of friends + Thanksgiving, coined in the late 20th century and popularized in the 2010s.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Friendsgivings (plural)

Questions

What does friendsgiving mean?: A Thanksgiving feast held by and for someone's friends.
Where does friendsgiving come from?: Blend of friends + Thanksgiving, coined in the late 20th century and popularized in the 2010s.

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