Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Gossip.
How to pronounce gossip:
US
Gossip - as a noun
Light informal conversation for social occasions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causeriechin-wagchin-waggingchit-chatchitchatgabgabfestsmall talktittle-tattleA report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
Example: "The divorce caused much gossip"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commentscuttlebuttHypernyms (Closely Related)
accountreportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gossipergossipmongernewsmongerrumormongerrumourmongerHypernyms (Closely Related)
communicatorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gossip - as a verb
Wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies
Example: "She won't dish the dirt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dish the dirtHypernyms (Closely Related)
speaktalkHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example: "The men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chafferchatchatterchew the fatchit-chatchitchatclaverconfabconfabulatejawnattershoot the breezevisitHypernyms (Closely Related)
conversediscourseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I heard a rumor that she is dating someone, but it's just gossip."
"Let's not engage in gossiping about other people's personal lives."
"The office gossip is always spreading false information."
"She enjoys gossiping with her friends about celebrities."
"I don't pay attention to gossip, it's usually not true."
Word Game Points
Is GOSSIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gossip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GOSSIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GOSSIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gossip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGOSSIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GOSSIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gossip is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGOSSIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
