Coffeehousing

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of distracting an opponent in a game by chattering. uncountable
  2. 2
    Unethical behaviour at the table during bridge or another game. broadly, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of coffeehouse form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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