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gossipy

American  
[gos-uh-pee] / ˈgɒs ə pi /

adjective

  1. given to or fond of gossip.

    a gossipy neighbor.

  2. full of gossip.

    a gossipy tabloid.


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Etymology

Origin of gossipy

First recorded in 1810–20; gossip + -y 1

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They exchanged gossipy emails about Epstein’s friendship with Donald Trump and Marla Maples, Trump’s second wife.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Her brief account is a bright, gossipy, impressionistic sketchbook of New Orleans personalities.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Certainly the humdrum of legislation or bureaucratic rule-marking is nothing like the gossipy speculation about who may or may not bid to lead California as its 41st governor.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

Then come the thinkpieces — and yes, you could say this very piece you’re reading isn’t exempt from that label — and the gossipy screeds.

From Salon Oct. 29, 2025

She lowered her voice to the sort of loud, gossipy whisper that fairly begs to be overheard.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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