Gossip
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːsəp/
Gossip (noun)
- conversation about other people's private lives, often not true or kind.
- a person who talks about other people's private lives.
Examples
- Gossip spreads quickly in small towns.
- She enjoys listening to gossip at work.
Common collocations: spread gossip, juicy gossip, office gossip, local gossip, neighborhood gossip
Gossip (verb)
- to talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.
Examples
- They often gossip about their neighbors.
- She tries not to gossip about her friends.