What does shriekfest mean?
Shriekfest means (slang) An event filled with shrieking..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(slang) An event filled with shrieking..
Clinton made this remark while engaged in a shriekfest against some hapless Investor's Business Daily reported^([sic]) who dared ask about press conferences and the campaign-finance scandals.
Even though, at first glance, a slate filled with films like “Bug” and “Hostel 2” would seem to be classic male-oriented shriekfests, the reality is that women are avid fans of horror films.
Use shriekfest when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Shriekfest means (slang) An event filled with shrieking..
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Clinton made this remark while engaged in a shriekfest against some hapless Investor's Business Daily reported^([sic]) who dared ask about press conferences and the campaign-finance scandals.
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