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klatch

or klatsch  (klăch, kläch)
n.
A casual social gathering, usually for conversation.

[German Klatsch, from klatschen, to gossip, make a sharp noise, of imitative origin.]
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klatch

(klætʃ)
n
another word for kaffeeklatsch
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Women played a critical behind-the-scenes role in spreading the word about conservative causes, holding coffee klatches at which new members for the John Birch Society were recruited, for example.
After all, weren't coffee klatches and coffee shops the original social networks?
Ingano told parents he would return to speak with them in two months at an organized meeting, but invited them to call him for smaller "coffee klatches" if they wanted.
For example, if you're a morning person, don't waste your best productive time in coffee klatches.
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But I want to hear from all parts of the Department, and I plan to travel monthly and will continue to attend coffee klatches and pizza parties with spouses, and have brown-bag lunches with employees from all of our bureaus.