Gossiped Meaning in English
word · lemma: gossip
ˈɡɑsəp
GAH-sipd
ɡˈɒsɪpt
GOS-ipt
Definition
Talked about other people's private lives, often in a way that spreads rumors or shares secrets.
Usage & Nuances
'Gossiped' is past tense. It can be playful or negative depending on context; 'gossip' is often seen as rude or inappropriate. Common with 'about' (e.g., 'gossiped about her boss'). Different from 'discussed' (neutral).
Spanish: chismearPortuguese (BR): fofocarPortuguese (PT): falar de alguém - fazer boatosChinese (Simplified): 八卦 - 说闲话Chinese (Traditional): 八卦 - 說閒話Hindi: गपशप करनाArabic: اغتاب - نمّBengali: পরচর্চা করেছিল - গুজব রটেছিলRussian: сплетничал - обсуждал (чужие дела)Japanese: 噂話をしたVietnamese: ngồi lê đôi mách - buôn chuyệnKorean: 소문을 냈다 - 험담했다Turkish: dedikodu yaptıUrdu: غیبت کیIndonesian: bergosip
Example Sentences
She gossiped with her friend after school.
basic
They gossiped about their neighbors.
basic
Tom gossiped during the lunch break.
basic
We all gossiped a bit at the reunion, just catching up on old friends.
natural
I regretted it after I gossiped about my coworker.
natural
"Guess what? They gossiped about us all afternoon!"
natural