Meaning of the word gossip in English

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gossip

US /ˈɡɑː.səp/
UK /ˈɡɑː.səp/
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Noun

1.

casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true

Example:
I heard some interesting gossip about the new manager.
Don't spread malicious gossip.

Verb

1.

to talk about other people's private lives

Example:
They spent the whole afternoon gossiping about their neighbors.
I don't like to gossip, but did you hear about Sarah and Tom?
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