Cool MateMeaning of Gossip
Talking about personal or private matters about others, often involving rumors.
In simple words: Talking about someone else's private life or rumors.
Gossip in a sentence
- They love to gossip about their neighbors' love life.
- I heard some interesting gossip during lunch today.
- Avoid gossip; it can hurt people's feelings.
- She always knows the latest gossip at work.
- It's not nice to gossip about someone's mistakes.
- He got upset when he found out about the gossip circulating.</
How to use Gossip
Use 'gossip' in informal contexts, often among friends or family. Avoid in formal settings, like meetings or presentations.
Grammar pattern
gossip + (about) + object
Memory hint
Think of 'gossip' as 'gossiping girls' around a water cooler.
Related words
Collocations with Gossip
- spread gossip
- engage in gossip
- latest gossip
- gossip column
- gossip mill
Common mistakes with Gossip
- Confused with 'gossiping' as in 'He was gossiping with her'.
- 'Gossip' often refers to both the act and the information discussed.
Gossip appears in
Gossip in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثرثرة
الكلام عن حياة شخص آخر الخاصة أو الإشاعات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরচর্চা
অন্য কারো ব্যক্তিগত জীবন বা গুজব নিয়ে কথা বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Klatsch, Tratsch
Über das Privatleben anderer oder Gerüchte reden.
- SpanishEspañol
Cotilleo, Chismorreo
Hablar sobre la vida privada de alguien o rumores.
- Persianفارسی
غیبت کردن، حرف پشت سر کسی زدن
صحبت کردن درباره زندگی خصوصی دیگران یا شایعات.
- FrenchFrançais
Bavarder, Rumeur
Parler de la vie privée de quelqu'un d'autre ou de rumeurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गपशप
किसी और की निजी ज़िंदगी या अफवाहों के बारे में बात करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Pettegolezzo
Parlare della vita privata di qualcun altro o di voci.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fofoca
Falar sobre a vida pessoal de outra pessoa ou boatos.
- RussianРусский
Сплетни
Разговоры о чьей-то личной жизни или слухах.
- Urduاردو
چغل خوری, غیبت
کسی اور کی نجی زندگی یا افواہوں کے بارے میں بات کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
八卦
聊别人私生活或者传闲话。
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- Rumor
- Scandal
- Whisper
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a diagram, lists of figures, etc. that shows information
- ReviewA2
a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report
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Frequently asked questions about Gossip
What does Gossip mean?
Talking about someone else's private life or rumors.
What is the definition of Gossip?
Talking about personal or private matters about others, often involving rumors.
How do you use Gossip in a sentence?
They love to gossip about their neighbors' love life.
Can you give another example of Gossip?
I heard some interesting gossip during lunch today.
What are synonyms for Gossip?
Common alternatives include rumor, tattle, chitchat, scandal, whisper.
What words go with Gossip?
It commonly pairs with spread gossip, engage in gossip, latest gossip, gossip column, gossip mill.
What are common mistakes when using Gossip?
Confused with 'gossiping' as in 'He was gossiping with her'. 'Gossip' often refers to both the act and the information discussed.
How do you pronounce Gossip?
US: //ˈɡɑː.sɪp//, UK: //ˈɡɒs.ɪp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Gossip formal or informal?
"Gossip" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Gossip?
Use 'gossip' in informal contexts, often among friends or family. Avoid in formal settings, like meetings or presentations.