shriekfest

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Meaning · English

An event filled with shrieking.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shriekfest” mean?

An event filled with shrieking.

Is “shriekfest” formal or informal?

shriekfest is generally slang.