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rumor

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • noun

    A message or piece of information that is passed along from person to person, often without being checked for its accuracy.

    - "The rumor about the new CEO's resignation spread quickly through the office."
    - "She dismissed the rumor as unfounded."
Synonyms

gossip , hearsay , talk , tittle-tattle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rumor
groomer , mummer , plummer , roomer
Homonyms
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  1. rumor (en) : A loud, continuous sound; a deep, prolonged sound.

  2. rumor (en) : A message or piece of information that is passed along from person to person, often without being checked for its accuracy.

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

  1. rumor (en) : A loud, continuous sound; a deep, prolonged sound.

  2. rhythm (en) : A regular recurring sequence, pattern, or arrangement.

Variants
List of all variants of rumor that leads to same result
rumor , rumors , rumored , rumoring , rumour , rumoured , rumouring , rumours , rumor mill , the rumor mill , rumor has it , word has it , word/rumor has it
Forms
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rumored, rumors, rumored upon, rumor monger

Etymology
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Originally meant 'a report, news', from Latin rumor, 'a talking, murmuring, rumble, noise, report, rumour'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'rumor' comes from the Latin word 'rumor', which means 'a talking, murmuring, rumble, noise, report, rumour'.

  2. Rumors can spread quickly and widely, especially in the age of social media. In some cases, rumors can even lead to panic and chaos.

  3. One famous example of a rumor is the 'Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020', which was sparked by people buying large quantities of toilet paper in response to a false rumor about a shortage.

Related Concepts
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  1. gossip: Rumor is often associated with gossip, which refers to idle talk or rumor, especially about other people's personal lives.

  2. hearsay: Rumors are usually based on hearsay, which is information gained through indirect means rather than firsthand knowledge.

Culture
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Rumors have been a part of human society since ancient times and have played a significant role in shaping history, influencing opinions, and creating intrigue. They can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music, such as Shakespeare's plays, Greek mythology, and folk tales.

How to Memorize "rumor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a whisper passing from person to person, growing louder as it spreads. Visualize the chain reaction of people repeating the rumor to one another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rumor' with the image of a game of 'telephone', where a message is passed from person to person and often changes as it goes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym, such as 'Remember: Rumors May Be Erroneous'.

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