Matsismis (en. Gossip)
/matsismis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word or statement that tells or reports gossip about other people.
There are always people spreading gossip at school.
Palaging may nagsasalita ng mga matsismis sa paaralan.
Information that is often unverified and comes from conversations.
Don't believe the gossip you heard.
Huwag kang maniwala sa mga matsismis na narinig mo.
Frequent conversation containing stories that lack sufficient truth.
There are gossip stories emerging about his life.
May mga matsismis na umuusbong tungkol sa kanyang buhay.
Etymology
It is said to originate from the word 'chismis' meaning news or gossip.
Common Phrases and Expressions
No new gossip.
There are no new news or gossip revealed.
Walang bagong matsismis.
That's just gossip.
A statement indicating that something is not true or without basis.
Matsismis lang 'yan.
Related Words
gossiper
A person who loves to gossip or spread information.
matsismisero
gossiper (female)
A female person who loves to gossip.
matsismisera
Slang Meanings
Gossip about a person
Oh no, there's another new gossip about Anna.
Naku, meron na namang bagong matsismis tungkol kay Anna.
Story without basis
Don't believe the gossip, it's all made up!
Huwag kang maniwala sa matsismis, puro imbento lang 'yan!
Gossip that spreads around
There's always gossip spreading around the neighborhood.
Laging mayroong matsismis na naglalabasan sa barangay.
News that people keep to themselves
People become so gossipy when news comes out.
Sobrang yo-yo ng mga tao kapag may matsismis na lumalabas.