Gossip about Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɑsəp/ /əˈbaʊt

GAH-sip uh-BOWT

UK

ɡˈɒsɪp/ /ɐbˈaʊt

GOS-ip uh-BOWT

Definition

To talk about someone else's private life, often spreading rumors or unkind stories.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal, with a negative tone. Common with 'gossip about someone' or 'gossip about something.' Often implies talking behind someone's back. Not used for praising; rather for rumors or secrets.

• Spanish: chismear sobre
• Portuguese (BR): fofocar sobre - falar sobre (fofoca)
• Portuguese (PT): fazer fofocas sobre - falar sobre (fofoca)
• Chinese (Simplified): 八卦 - 议论 (别人)
• Chinese (Traditional): 八卦 - 談論 (別人)
• Hindi: की चुगली करना - के बारे में गपशप करना
• Arabic: يتكلم عن الآخرين - ينم عن
• Bengali: পরনিন্দা করা - পরচর্চা করা
• Russian: сплетничать о
• Japanese: 〜について噂をする
• Vietnamese: bàn tán về - nói xấu về
• Korean: ~에 대해 험담하다 - ~에 대해 소문을 퍼뜨리다
• Turkish: dedikodu yapmak - hakkında dedikodu yapmak
• Urdu: غیبت کرنا - چغل خور ی کرنا
• Indonesian: bergosip tentang - membicarakan (orang lain)

Example Sentences

They always gossip about their neighbors after dinner.

basic

Don't gossip about people at work.

basic

She hates when others gossip about her.

basic

People love to gossip about celebrities' private lives.

natural

It’s rude to gossip about someone when they’re not there.

natural

He enjoys gossiping about every little thing that happens in town.

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