gossip
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noun \ˈgä-səp\Definition of GOSSIP
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a : rumor or report of an intimate nature b : a chatty talk c : the subject matter of gossip
— gos·sip·ry \-sə-prē\ noun
See Examples of GOSSIP
- He had been spreading gossip about his coworkers.
- the latest news and gossip from the entertainment industry
- She writes a gossip column in the paper.
- I like having a good gossip now and then.
Origin of GOSSIP
Middle English gossib, from Old English godsibb, from god god + sibb kinsman, from sibb related — more at sib
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to GOSSIP
- Synonyms
- circulator, gossiper, gossipmonger, newsmonger, quidnunc, talebearer, tale-teller, telltale, yenta
2gossip
intransitive verbDefinition of GOSSIP
: to relate gossip
— gos·sip·er noun
Examples of GOSSIP
- They spent the afternoon gossiping on the phone.
- They often gossip with each other about their neighbors.
First Known Use of GOSSIP
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