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Uncommongossip
The correct spelling is gossip.
How to pronounce gossip
/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
nounIPA: /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
Say it like: Gos-sip
The correct spelling is gossip. Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business. For example: "Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip."
Usage Examples
“Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.”
“According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.”
“a gossip blog”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
- 2.Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.
- 3.Idle conversation in general.
- 4.A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.
- 5.A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.
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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