gossip
noun
idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.
Example Sentences
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“It’s like, ‘We don’t want to hear from you when we’re gossiping about you,’” said social media consultant Rachel Karten, author of the Link in Bio newsletter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
She stayed up until 03:00 gossiping with other women in her room.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
I briefly joined a book club of some work colleagues when I was teaching in rural Illinois, and it was fun, but most of our time was spent gossiping about, well, work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
I felt like he was gossiping about me to a lot of people, and during one review, it became clear that he was.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
“You aren’t telling a story, you’re gossiping, which is mean and ugly besides. I’m looking for Clara. Do you know her?”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
