gossip
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/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
English
Definitions
noun
- Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.“Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.”
- Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.“According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.”
- Idle conversation in general.
- A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.“a gossip blog”
verb
- To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
- To talk idly.
- To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.
- To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.
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