noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A celebration held between Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially because a family is unable to get together at either of the other dates. informal

   "This particular Thanksmas, Bill accepted an invitation to be my house guest — enthusiastically accepted."

Example

More examples

"This particular Thanksmas, Bill accepted an invitation to be my house guest — enthusiastically accepted."

Etymology

Blend of Thanksgiving + Christmas.

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