gossip

²gossip

verb

Definition of GOSSIP

intransitive verb

: to relate gossip

— gos·sip·er noun

Examples of GOSSIP

1. They spent the afternoon gossiping on the phone.
2. They often gossip with each other about their neighbors.

First Known Use of GOSSIP

1627

Related to GOSSIP

Synonyms: blab, dish, talk, tattle, wag, spill the beans

Related Words: bandy (about), circulate, noise (about or abroad), rumor; blabber, disclose, divulge, reveal, tell; hint, imply, insinuate, intimate, let on, suggest; inform, report, snitch, squeal, tip (off); babble, spill; confide

Near Antonyms: clam up, shut up

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