Meaning & Definition of word "Gossip"

Gossip

ˈɡɒsɪp

1. Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true.
- Example: The office was buzzing with gossip about the new manager's appointment.
2. A person who enjoys talking about others in a way that is often unflattering or disapproving.
- Example: She's such a gossip, always spreading rumors about her neighbors.

1. To engage in casual or idle conversation about others, especially sensational or unfounded tales.
- Example: They like to gossip over coffee every morning.
2. To talk about the personal or private affairs of others, often in a malicious or disrespectful way.
- Example: He was caught gossiping about his coworkers behind their backs.

Late Middle English, from the Old English 'godsibb', meaning 'a godparent'.

spill the tea:

To share gossip or reveal secrets.

kiss and tell:

To tell others about a romantic relationship, usually involving secrets.

hear it through the grapevine:

To hear rumors or gossip through informal means.

rumor:

A widely circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

backbiting:

The action of secretly disparaging a person.

slander:

The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Meaning: Tea

Example Sentence: Did you hear the tea about what happened at the party?

Meaning: Shade

Example Sentence: She threw some shade when she talked about her ex.