Friendsgiving

noun

Friends·​giv·​ing fren(d)z-ˈgi-viŋ 

 also  ˈfren(d)z-ˌgi-

plural Friendsgivings

US, informal

: a celebration or meal shared among friends on or near Thanksgiving Day

"Yes, I do celebrate Friendsgiving!" Brandon Foster happily declared.

—Hannah Kramer

Many Friendsgivings are held on the weekends before or after the fourth Thursday in November, so some brave souls go home for the traditional holiday and travel somewhere else for Friendsgiving.

—Pete Wells

Word History

Etymology

friends, plural of friend entry 1 + (thanks)giving

First Known Use

2007, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Friendsgiving

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• living
• sieving
• unforgiving