coffeehousing
The act of distracting an opponent in a game by chatteringThe act of distracting an opponent in a game by chattering.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The act of distracting an opponent in a game by chattering.
(broadly, uncountable)Unethical behaviour at the table during bridge or another game.
Origin
(distracting an opponent): From the chat or banter in a coffeehouse.(distracting an opponent): From the chat or banter in a coffeehouse.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable