gossip

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
/ˈɡɑs.ɪp/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

Synonyms
busybody gossipmonger meddler rumormonger
Example Sentences
  • Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.
2 Definition

Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

Synonyms
dirt hearsay rumor scandal scuttlebutt
Example Sentences
  • According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.
3 Definition

Idle conversation in general.

Synonyms
chat chinwag chit-chat natter
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a gossip blog
5 Definition

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

Synonyms
sponsor
6 Definition

A familiar acquaintance.

Synonyms
friend
7 Definition

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

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Synonyms
blab dish the dirt spill the tea talk out of turn tell tales out of school
2 Definition

To talk idly.

Synonyms
chat chatter chew the fat chinwag natter prattle shoot the breeze
3 Definition

To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

4 Definition

To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.