snoozefest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snoozefest
First recorded in 1965–70; snooze ( def. ) + fest ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Many people have expressed the opinion that Seattle’s 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots was pretty much a snoozefest.
From Los Angeles Times
The entire tour looked like it was meandering towards a 3-0 snoozefest until the Wallabies suddenly found themselves in Melbourne.
From BBC
Another type of interview is the “Snoozefest.”
From Washington Times
As with “Mortal Kombat,” the “Snoozefest” interview persuades no one, partly because anyone who hasn’t already changed the channel has drifted off to sleep.
From Washington Times
The former prime minister liked to taunt Sir Keir as "Captain Hindsight", which later evolved, if that's the right word, into the more ornate Captain Crasheroonie Snoozefest.
From BBC
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