Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An afternoon party in Germany at which coffee or tea is drunk; an ‘afternoon tea’ in Germany.

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  • noun A coffee klatch.

Etymologies

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Borrowing from German Kaffeeklatsch, 1877.

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Examples

  • I think this is what they call a kaffeeklatsch in SF conventions, but if so it's the first time I've ever taken part in one.

    Archive 2010-04-01 2010

  • I think this is what they call a kaffeeklatsch in SF conventions, but if so it's the first time I've ever taken part in one.

    Sci Fi London 2010

  • Now, I didn't get a kaffeeklatsch, which is cool, but I had it in my head that if I did get one, I'd make the mango coconut marscapone muffins and bring fresh Portland coffee and maybe even some of my homemade chutney it would be like a thing.

    Fairyland Chapter Seven yuki_onna 2009

  • For those who haven't been to one, a kaffeeklatsch is a small gathering (usually 8 to 15 people) with an author or editor (in this case, me), around a table for a free-ranging discussion of whatever the participants are interested in (usually something to do with the guest and his career).

    ianrandalstrock's Journal ianrandalstrock 2007

  • Five panels, including their first ever kaffeeklatsch (Apparently, I introduced them to the idea), and the last four panels in a block from Noon to Four PM.

    Archive 2009-12-01 Lou Anders 2009

  • Sunday was more of the same - greeted with coffee, a marvelous kaffeeklatsch (I think those are my favorite programming items always), etc ...

    OryCon31 - I've Been Spoiled for Life Lou Anders 2009

  • Attended my first kaffeeklatsch, with Ellen Klages and a handful of other people.

    Readercon Ramblings julieandrews 2009

  • Sunday was more of the same - greeted with coffee, a marvelous kaffeeklatsch (I think those are my favorite programming items always), etc ...

    Archive 2009-12-01 Lou Anders 2009

  • A 50-minute kaffeeklatsch between LibraryThing employees.

    LibraryThing podcast 2: Unstructured yapping 2009

  • Five panels, including their first ever kaffeeklatsch (Apparently, I introduced them to the idea), and the last four panels in a block from Noon to Four PM.

    OryCon31 - I've Been Spoiled for Life Lou Anders 2009

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  • I want this to be the German version of The View.

    April 14, 2009

  • german for coffee-talk.

    July 7, 2009

  • n. an informal social gathering at which coffee is served.

    Special Usage talking or gossip at such gatherings.

    April 26, 2020