gossip
/ˈɡɒs.ɪp//ˈɡɑs.ɪp/
noun
- 1
Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
“Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.”
- 2
Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.
“According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.”
- 3
Idle conversation in general.
- 4
A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.
“a gossip blog”
- 5
A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.
- 6
A familiar acquaintance.
- 7
Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.
verb
- 1
To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
- 2
To talk idly.
- 3
To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.
- 4
To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.
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