Tsismosa (en. Gossiping woman)
/tʃiˈsismo.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who loves to discuss news or gossip.
Maria is really a gossip; she can't help but share what's happening in the neighborhood.
Si Maria ay talagang tsismosa, hindi siya makapagpigil na magsabi ng mga nangyayari sa barangay.
A person who often gets involved in and reports unverified information.
There are always gossipers around to spread news even if it's not true.
Laging nandiyan ang mga tsismosa para kumalat ang balita kahit walang katotohanan.
A negative term used for someone who likes to meddle in other people's lives.
I don't want to befriend her because of her reputation as a gossip.
Ayaw na lamang makipagkaibigan sa kanya dahil sa kanyang reputasyon bilang tsismosa.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'gossip', meaning unverified news or stories.
Common Phrases and Expressions
There goes the gossip!
It is said that there is a gossip around.
Diyan ang tsismosa!
Don't be a gossip!
Giving a warning not to meddle or interfere in others' lives.
Huwag kang maging tsismosa!
Related Words
gossip
News or information that is often untrue or contrary to the truth.
tsismis
gossiping man
A man who loves to discuss news or gossip.
tsismoso
Slang Meanings
Chatty gossipmonger who seems to know all the news.
Wow, she's such a gossip, it's like all her friends have the latest scoop!
Aba, ang tsismosa ni ate, parang lahat ng cellphone niya may chika!
Always meddling in other people's lives.
She's definitely the biggest gossip in the neighborhood, no one escapes her radar!
Siya talaga ang pinakamalaking tsismosa sa barangay, walang nakakaligtas sa kanya!
A believer in news, even without proof.
Sometimes, she spreads gossip even when she doesn’t know the facts.
Minsan, nagiging tsismosa siya kahit di naman niya alam ang totoo.
Fond of telling stories about others.
My friend is such a gossip, she always has the latest news!
Yung kaibigan ko, sobrang tsismosa, laging may bagong balita!