Meaning of the word gossip in English
What does gossip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gossip
US /ˈɡɑː.səp/
UK /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
Noun
casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true
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I heard some interesting gossip about the new manager.
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Don't spread malicious gossip.
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Verb
to talk about other people's private lives
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They spent the whole afternoon gossiping about their neighbors.
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I don't like to gossip, but did you hear about Sarah and Tom?
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