insultathon

English

Etymology

insult +‎ -athon

Noun

insultathon (plural insultathons)

1. (informal) A vigorous, lengthy exchange of insults.
   • 1983 August 11, “Cops vs. gangs basketball on 'Hill Street Blues'”, in Sumter Daily Item‎^[1], page 6D:

     Here's a repeat of two halfhour episodes back to back featuring Vint (Ken Berry) and Naomi's (Dorothy Lyman) wedding and the usual insultathon among Ed (Harvey Korman) Mama (Vicki Lawrence), Ellen (Betty White) and Eunice (Carol Burnett).

Synonyms

• insultfest