English Explanatory Dictionary

coffeehousing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of coffeehouse
noun
  1. The act of distracting an opponent in a game by chattering.
  2. Unethical behaviour at the table during bridge or another game.

Word forms

coffeehousing

Etymology

(distracting an opponent): From the chat or banter in a coffeehouse.

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