gossip

/ɡˈɒsɪp/

/ˈɡɑsəp/

[verb] [noun]

to gossip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to say mean or untrue things to others about the private life of someone

synonyms : dish the dirt

talk socially without exchanging too much information

synonyms : chaffer

Gossip

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

synonyms : causerie

a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

synonyms : comment

scuttlebutt

a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

synonyms : gossiper

Examples

1. Celebrity gossip is a common topic in many magazines.

2. She gossiped about others behind their backs and now she's the subject of gossip herself.

3. Gossiping and lying go hand in hand, and it can erode trust and morale.

4. She always adds fuel to the fire by gossiping about others.

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