begathon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From beg + -athon.
Meanings
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(derogatory, slang) A fundraising drive that actively solicits donations, especially one to support a public television or radio station.
Within a half an hour, the phones throughout the governor's mansion pealed, as if public television begathon night.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| begathons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |