Congoing

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The action or hobby of attending a convention. slang, uncountable

    "The gathering (brainstormed by John Newman) that marked the postwar revival of congoing in England."

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of congaing. alt-of, alternative

    "He screams, and they all join hands to hips and congo line around the cabin. As they are congoing, Moose puts his keys on a shelf that is located downstage left."

Example

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"The gathering (brainstormed by John Newman) that marked the postwar revival of congoing in England."

Etymology

Blend of convention + going.

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