Yeshivish glossary term
chosson tish
חתן טיש
Meaning
- groom’s pre-wedding table or reception
- pre-chuppah gathering around the groom
Alternate spellings
chassan tish, chatan tish
Usage and context
A Yiddish/Hebrew hybrid term for the groom’s pre-wedding gathering; customs and formalities vary.
- Category
- marriage - wedding
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
The witnesses signed documents at the chosson tish.
Plain-English example
The witnesses handled pre-wedding formalities at the groom’s table gathering.