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Friendsgiving en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A Thanksgiving feast held by and for someone's friends.
   • 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. 2012 November 18, John Sakata, “'Friendsgiving' celebrates friends with Pittsfield students”, in The Berkshire Eagle, →ISSN:
   • I would like to thank my friends, who make Friendsgiving the best holiday of the year. 2012, Cash Costello, Elgg 1.8 Social Networking, Birmingham: Packt Publishing, →ISBN, page 9:
   • 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. 2011 November 22, Alyce Gilligan, “Happy Friendsgiving”, in Relevant, →ISSN, archived from the original on 07 Feb 2013:

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