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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

Example Sentences

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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

This was not the gossipy publication that many anticipated, and to Rovere, that missing element made the book a disappointment.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Tim Curry’s memoir, “Vagabond,” is an optimistic book, not heavy or too gossipy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

It was certainly true his book could be unkind and gossipy, but that was why the public, which likely had trouble sorting out the details of crystallography and hydrogen bonds, loved it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

She and her friends often got into gossipy tangles, and she was always in a cool clique.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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