klatsch
Casual chat circle
A klatsch is a casual gathering for conversation, typically over coffee or refreshments.
The word comes from German and suggests relaxed, informal chat rather than formal discussion: the weekly coffee klatsch, a neighborhood klatsch.
Often appears in the compound coffee klatsch.
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
- buzzContinuous low drone
tittle-tattle · innuendo · speculation · dirt · scoop · chatter · prattle · tattle
Casual social gathering
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- soireeFormal evening party
- hen partyAll-female pre-wedding celebration
- afternoon teaLight meal around four
salon · circle · klatch · coffee hour · reception · social hour · coffee morning · tea party
Voluntary close relations
- acquaintancesPeople known slightly
- neighborsThose dwelling nearby
- companionshipState of having company
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
bonding · socializing · rapport · fellowship · sisterhood · clique · circle · in-group
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- pastriesSweet layered confections
cake · cookies · refreshments · tea · cups · saucers · pot · percolator
rumor
Unconfirmed circulating story
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- hearsayUnverified secondhand information
buzz · tittle-tattle · innuendo · speculation · dirt · scoop · chatter · prattle · tattle · blabber
get-together
Casual social gathering
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- soireeFormal evening party
- hen partyAll-female pre-wedding celebration
afternoon tea · salon · circle · klatch · coffee hour · reception · social hour · coffee morning · tea party
friends
Voluntary close relations
- acquaintancesPeople known slightly
- neighborsThose dwelling nearby
- companionshipState of having company
camaraderie · bonding · socializing · rapport · fellowship · sisterhood · clique · circle · in-group · regulars
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
pastries · cake · cookies · refreshments · tea · cups · saucers · pot · percolator · cream
klatschconference
Organized meeting for discussion
summit · board meeting · ceremony · symposium · convocation
klatschdeliberation
Careful weighing of choices
debate · negotiation · proceedings · testimony · briefing
klatschpublic assembly
Open collective gathering
mass gathering · rally · convention · audience · solitude
- coffee klatschInformal social gathering