gossip — casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːsɪp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is the neighborhood gossip queen - she knows everyone's business before they do!
- The celebrity gossip turned out to be completely false.
- Stop gossiping about your coworkers and focus on your work.
gossip
NOUN[/ˈɡɑːsɪp/]
casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true
Two neighbors gossip over the fence about who's dating whom.
Gossip on the ship until you slip!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'godsibb' meaning 'godparent' or 'sponsor at baptism'. The word originally described close family friends who would chat intimately, and gradually shifted to mean casual talk or rumors.
Breakdown
god- (deity/spiritual) + sibb (kinship/relative) → godsibb → gossip
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is the neighborhood gossip queen - she knows everyone's business before they do!”
“The celebrity gossip turned out to be completely false.”
“Stop gossiping about your coworkers and focus on your work.”
“The office gossip travels faster than the company's official announcements.”
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