gossip (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒsɪp/
Definition
Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true and are often sensational or personal.
Examples
They spent the afternoon exchanging gossip about their neighbors.
I try to avoid office gossip because it can be very damaging.
She was accused of spreading malicious gossip.
How to Use gossip
- gossip about (prepositional phrase)
- To talk about someone or their private affairs. — "It's not nice to gossip about your friends."
- gossip column (collocation)
- A regular newspaper or magazine section containing gossip. — "She writes a popular gossip column for the local paper."
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