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gossip

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/

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noun

Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

Examples :

"Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip."

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Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

Examples :

"According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks."

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noun

Idle conversation in general.

Examples :

"The office gossip about the new manager was quite intense. "

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noun

A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.

Examples :

"a gossip blog"

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A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.

Examples :

"My cousin's new baby has a kind and loving gossip, a family friend who is now a godparent. "

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noun

A familiar acquaintance.

Examples :

"My gossip from the office, Sarah, told me about the new project. "

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Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.

Examples :

"My daughter's godmother, Mrs. Garcia, is a wonderful person, and her children's gossip is a good friend too. "

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verb

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

Examples :

"The students were gossiping about who got the highest score on the math test. "

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Examples :

"The students were gossiping about who got the highest score on the math test. "

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To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

Examples :

"The mayor will gossip her niece and nephew at the upcoming christening ceremony. "

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To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

Examples :

"The students gossiped at the school dance, laughing and enjoying themselves. "

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