Talk fest is a term used to describe an event that is excessively talkative. Such events are characterized by long speeches, discussions, and debates with little or no action taken. Synonyms for talk fest include gabfest, chatterbox, jawing, blabbermouth, garrulity, verbosity, loquaciousness, and logorrhea. These terms allude to the excessive or endless nature of the talk being carried out. Other synonyms include demagoguery, rhetoric, speechifying, and sermonizing, which imply that the talk is insincere, grandiose, or bombastic. Regardless of the term used, talk fests can be frustrating and unproductive to those seeking meaningful action.