gossip

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp//ˈɡɑs.ɪp/

noun

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Idle conversation in general.

  4. 4

    A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.

    a gossip blog
  5. 5

    A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.

  6. 6

    A familiar acquaintance.

  7. 7

    Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.

verb

  1. 1

    To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

  2. 2

    To talk idly.

  3. 3

    To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

  4. 4

    To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

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