Klatsch

See also: klatsch

German

Etymology

Imitative. Compare English clash.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /klatʃ/

Noun

Klatsch m (genitive Klatsches, plural Klatsche)

1. a smacking/slapping sound, made (for example) by hitting, palm down, a flat, wet surface.
2. (slang) meeting at which people gossip
3. (slang) gossip

Derived terms

• Abklatsch

Descendants

• English: klatch, klatsch

Further reading

• “Klatsch” in Duden online