Magtsismis (en. Gossiping)

mag-tsis-mis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of talking or telling stories about people or events in an unofficial manner.
He loves gossiping about the lives of his neighbors.
Mahilig siyang magtsismis tungkol sa buhay ng kanyang mga kapitbahay.
The act of spreading or delivering news that is often not based on truth.
Their conversation was full of gossip that was unfounded.
Ang kanilang pag-uusap ay puno ng magtsismis na walang katotohanan.

Etymology

from the word 'tsismis' which means news or gossip.

Common Phrases and Expressions

That's just gossip.
That's not true or has no basis.
Tsismis lang yan.
Reduce gossiping.
Avoid spreading news or gossip.
Bawasan ang magtsismis.

Related Words

gossip
This is news or information that usually lacks a strong basis or is often untrue.
tsismis
news
Official information or report about events.
balita

Slang Meanings

Gossip that's more fun or entertaining
Wow, we were gossiping about the latest happenings in the neighborhood!
Grabe, nagtsismisan kami tungkol sa mga bagong ganap sa barangay!
A story with a mix of jokes
Gossiping is so much fun, it's like we were a talk show!
Ang saya ng magtsismis, parang talk show kami!
A way to bond
My friends and I get together to gossip; it's bonding time!
Sama-sama kami ng mga kaibigan ko sa magtsismis, bonding yun!
A discussion that isn't too serious
If you don't want to be serious, just gossip instead!
Kung ayaw mo ng seryosohan, magtsismis ka na lang!