coffee-klatch
Informal morning chat
A coffee-klatch is an informal social gathering where people chat over coffee.
The word comes from German *Kaffeeklatsch*, combining coffee with *klatschen* (to gossip or chat).
It typically suggests neighborly or casual conversation rather than formal meetings: The moms had a regular coffee-klatch after school drop-off.
Also spelled coffee klatch or kaffee-klatsch.
Informal talk spreading rumors
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- heart-to-heartSincere personal discussion
confiding · venting · storytelling · reminiscing · updates · scuttlebutt · chatter · gabbing
gossip
Informal talk spreading rumors
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
heart-to-heart · confiding · venting · storytelling · reminiscing · updates · scuttlebutt · chatter · gabbing · dish
get-together
Casual social gathering
hostess
Female event organizer
cookies · kuchen · strudel · biscotti · shortbread · danish · scones · creamer · teacups · china
coffee-klatchboard meeting
Formal executive gathering
summit · state dinner · diplomatic reception · gala · symposium
coffee-klatchstrategy session
Meeting to develop tactics
briefing · working group · task force meeting · planning committee · negotiations
coffee-klatchmass rally
Large organized public gathering
convention · public assembly · crowd · audience · congregation