gossip

Meanings

• noun

  Information that is passed informally from person to person.

  - "The office gossip spread the rumor about the new employee."
  - "I try to avoid getting involved in office gossip."

• verb

  To talk idly about others, especially their personal lives or affairs.

  - "Don't gossip about your neighbors."
  - "My friends and I like to gossip over coffee."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

busybody , gossipmonger , meddler , rumormonger , chat , chinwag , chit-chat , natter , dirt , hearsay , rumor , scandal , scuttlebutt , friend , sponsor , blab , dish the dirt , spill the tea , talk out of turn , tell tales out of school , chat , chatter , chew the fat , chinwag , natter , prattle , shoot the breeze

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gossip
mopper , dropper , scoffer

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gossamer (English) : A very thin, light fabric
   

2. gossip (English) : Idle talk or rumor
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gossip that leads to same result
gossip , gossipries , gossipry , gossips , gossiped , gossiper , gossipers , gossiping

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Forms

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gossips, gossiped, gossiper, gossipy

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Etymology

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Old English 'god-sibb' meaning 'godparent'. The term came to mean 'friend' or 'companion', and later developed the modern meaning of 'idle talk'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gossip' comes from the Old English word 'god-sibb', which means 'godparent'.

2. The word 'gossip' is often used interchangeably with the term 'rumor', but they are not exactly the same thing. A rumor is a false or unverified story, while gossip can be true or false.

3. In some cultures, gossip is considered a valuable source of information and a way to build community. In others, it is seen as a negative and destructive force.

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Related Concepts

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1. rumor: A false, unverified, or unsubstantiated story that is spread from person to person.

2. gossip column: A section of a newspaper or magazine that reports and discusses the latest celebrity news and rumors.

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Culture

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Gossip has been a part of human society for centuries, and has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, gossip often serves as a plot device, driving the narrative forward and revealing character traits. In art, gossip is depicted as a group of women gathered around, often with malicious intent. In music, there are numerous songs about gossip and its effects on relationships.

How to Memorize "gossip"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered around, whispering and passing on information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a group of women, or with the idea of idle talk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Gossip' to remember the definition: 'God-sibb', 'Idle', 'Said', 'Passed', 'On'.

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