coffeehousing

== English == === Etymology === (distracting an opponent): From the chat or banter in a coffeehouse. === Verb === coffeehousing present participle and gerund of coffeehouse === Noun === coffeehousing (uncountable) The act of distracting an opponent in a game by chattering. (by extension) Unethical behaviour at the table during bridge or another game. ==== Usage notes ==== Used by bridge and poker players, among others.