gossipmonger

[ gos-uhp-mong-ger, -muhng- ]

noun

1. a person especially fond of or addicted to gossiping; gossiper.

gossipmonger

/ ˈɡɒsɪpˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

1. See gossip
   another word for gossip

Word History and Origins

Origin of gossipmonger¹

First recorded in 1830–40; gossip + monger

Example Sentences

Pseudonymous Bridgerton narrator Lady Whistledown is a gossipmonger among London’s gentry.

From Time

Bartiromo is, of course, just another gossipmonger and Newsball is his online whispering-gallery.

From The Daily Beast

The gossipmonger we love to hate has outdone himself this time.

From The Daily Beast