klatsch

or klatch

[ klahch, klach ]

noun
  1. a casual gathering of people, especially for refreshments and informal conversation: a sewing klatsch.

Origin of klatsch

1
First recorded in 1950–55, klatsch is from the German word Klatsch chitchat, gossip

Words Nearby klatsch

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How to use klatsch in a sentence

  • When the ladies assemble, let them hem these as a gift for the bride (for whom the kaffee klatsch is given) to take home with her.

    Breakfasts and Teas | Paul Pierce
  • There are some low-minded persons who call the whole ceremony a klatsch—Kaffeeklatsch.

    The First Violin | Jessie Fothergill
  • Germany originated the afternoon coffee function known as the kaffee-klatsch.

    All About Coffee | William H. Ukers
  • He seems to think that I ought to work, and not spend my life talking klatsch.

    The Benefactress | Elizabeth Beauchamp
  • The invitation is precisely the same as for teas, simply substituting the words "Kaffee klatsch."

    Social Life | Maud C. Cooke