klatsch
or klatch
[ klahch, klach ]
/ klɑtʃ, klætʃ /
noun
a casual gathering of people, especially for refreshments and informal conversation: a sewing klatsch.
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Origin of klatsch
First recorded in 1950–55, klatsch is from the German word Klatsch chitchat, gossip
Words nearby klatsch
klan, klangfarbe, klansman, klap, klappvisier, klatsch, klaus, klausenburg, klavern, klavier, klaxon
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Example sentences from the Web for klatsch
He seems to think that I ought to work, and not spend my life talking Klatsch.
The Benefactress|Elizabeth BeauchampThere are some low-minded persons who call the whole ceremony a Klatsch—Kaffeeklatsch.
The First Violin|Jessie FothergillMen were asked to come in when the Klatsch was over and a supper was provided.
Home Life in Germany|Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick