Gossiping

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/

Gossiping (verb)

  1. Talking informally about other people’s private lives, often sharing unconfirmed information.
  2. Passing on stories that may not be true, usually to entertain people or create interest.

Examples

  • She is gossiping about others at work.
  • They are gossiping about others instead of helping.

Gossiping (adjective)

  1. Describing someone who often talks about other people’s personal matters.

Examples

  • She is gossiping and always chatting.
  • He is gossiping, so people talk to him often.