gossip

Definition

Information or talk about other people's private lives, often shared casually and sometimes unkindly. It can also mean the act of talking about these things.

Usage & Nuances

Often negative, especially when the information is private or unkind, but it can also be light and harmless in casual speech. Common patterns: 'spread gossip', 'office gossip', 'gossip about someone'. As a verb, we usually say 'gossip about' someone.

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