gossip (Meaning)
gossip (n)
light informal conversation for social occasions
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
gossip (v)
wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies
talk socially without exchanging too much information
gossip (n.)
A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.
A friend or comrade; a companion; a familiar and customary acquaintance.
One who runs house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.
The tattle of a gossip; groundless rumor.
gossip (v. t.)
To stand sponsor to.
gossip (v. i.)
To make merry.
To prate; to chat; to talk much.
To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gossip
Synonyms:
- betrayer
- quidnunc
- blabbermouth
- libeler
- tale-teller
- tattletale
- scandalmonger
- telltale
- stool pigeon
- tattler
- talebearer
- newsmonger
- squealer
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
gossip Sentence Examples
- The gossips spread like wildfire through the small town, leaving a trail of broken friendships in their wake.
- The office was a hotbed of gossip, with whispers of secret affairs and scandalous behavior filling the air.
- The tabloid magazine was notorious for its salacious gossip, which often crossed the line into slander.
- The gossip columnist seemed to know everything about everyone in town, and her articles were eagerly devoured by curious readers.
- The teacher reprimanded the students for spreading hurtful gossip about their classmates.
- The politicians were accused of using gossip and innuendo to damage their opponents' reputations.
- The social media platform was a fertile ground for gossip, with users sharing unverified rumors and personal attacks.
- The paparazzi relentlessly pursued celebrities for gossip and scandalous photos.
- The community was shocked by the revelation of a juicy piece of gossip that had been kept secret for years.
- Emily's reputation was ruined by a malicious gossip who spread false rumors about her.
FAQs About the word gossip
light informal conversation for social occasions, a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people, a person given to gossiping and divulging perso
gossiper, informer, yenta, gossipmonger, circulator,informant, betrayer, quidnunc, blabbermouth, libeler
shut up, shut up,clam up, clam up,
The gossips spread like wildfire through the small town, leaving a trail of broken friendships in their wake.
The office was a hotbed of gossip, with whispers of secret affairs and scandalous behavior filling the air.
The tabloid magazine was notorious for its salacious gossip, which often crossed the line into slander.
The gossip columnist seemed to know everything about everyone in town, and her articles were eagerly devoured by curious readers.
