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gossiping

/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/

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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 teenagers were gossiping about who had a crush on whom at the school dance. "

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verb

Examples :

"The two neighbors were gossiping about the new family on the street. "

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verb

To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

Examples :

"While it's incredibly rare today, in some communities, a respected elder might be asked to gossiping a newborn, signifying their role in selecting appropriate godparents for the child. "

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verb

To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

Examples :

"Context: A group of friends are celebrating a birthday at a party. Sentence: Instead of gossiping, they spent the evening gossiping around the bonfire, telling funny stories and laughing. "

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noun

Act of gossiping.

Examples :

"The office workers' gossiping filled the break room with rumors about their boss. "

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