coffee klatch
Morning gossip session
A coffee klatch is an informal social gathering, typically in the morning or afternoon, where people chat over coffee and light refreshments.
The term comes from German *Kaffeeklatsch* (coffee + gossip).
It suggests casual conversation among neighbors, friends, or colleagues: The office coffee klatch meets in the break room at ten.
Sometimes spelled coffee klatsch.
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
companionship · camaraderie · catch-up · schmooze · chitchat · gab · confab · reunion · neighbors · acquaintances
pastries
Sweet layered confections
cookies · biscotti · cream · sugar · cups · saucers · pot · carafe · danish · croissants
- discussionsdiscussion, discussions, forum, talks, roundtable
- gossiprumor, rumors, gossip, hearsay, whisper
- social networksfriends, followers, mutual friends, friend requests, social circle
- talkstalk, conversation, chat, discussion, dialogue
coffee klatchboard meeting
Formal executive gathering
summit · state dinner · diplomatic reception · corporate retreat · congressional hearing
coffee klatchstrategy session
Meeting to develop tactics
business negotiation · deliberation · summit talks · contract negotiation · parliamentary debate
coffee klatchmass rally
Large organized public gathering
public assembly · convention · town hall meeting · political rally · lecture hall
coffee, caffeine, coffeehouse, coffeemaker, caffeinated, decaffeinated, coffeehouses, coffeemakers, klatch