Rumor (en. Tsismis)
ru·mor
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Information or news that spreads which is not certain in truth.
There is a rumor that there will be a major change in the government.
May isang rumor na magkakaroon ng malaking pagbabago sa pamahalaan.
News or story that is spread without official basis.
I heard a rumor about the company's new project.
Nakarinig ako ng rumor tungkol sa bagong proyekto ng kompanya.
Words that spread often causing controversy.
That rumor caused a stir throughout the barrio.
Ang rumor na iyon ay nagdulot ng alingawngaw sa buong barangay.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'rumor' ay nagmula sa Ingles.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the rumor spread
The news or information became known or circulated.
lumabas ang rumor
to act on a rumor
To speak or act based on uncertain information.
sulong sa rumor
Related Words
gossip
The act of spreading rumors or news.
tsismisan
maligning
The spreading of negative information about a person or thing.
siraan
Slang Meanings
gossip
They say, it's a rumor that she has a new boyfriend.
Sabi-sabi nila, tsismis na may bago siyang jowa.
gossip/inside scoop
Did you hear the scoop about her?
Nabalitaan mo na yung chika tungkol sa kanya?
word going around
There's talk going around that they are fighting.
May balita-balitaan na nag-aaway na sila.
they say
They say there’s an issue between them, but I'm not sure if it’s true.
Daw kasi may issue sila, pero hindi ko alam kung totoo.