gossipy

[gos-uh-pee]

adjective

1. given to or fond of gossip.

   a gossipy neighbor.

2. full of gossip.

   a gossipy tabloid.

Other Word Forms

• gossipiness noun
• ungossipy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gossipy¹

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

Example Sentences

As played by Hawke, Hart adores holding court, entertaining his captive audience with witty put-downs and gossipy Broadway anecdotes.

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Because of their courtship — which takes a few twists, owing to Elizabeth’s gossipy meddling — William is nearby when an assassin infiltrates the Russells’ mansion and shoots George.

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Conclave, about a a gossipy and scheming group of cardinals who gather in Rome to elect a new Pope, which stars Ralph Fiennes, had led the charge with 12 nominations.

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He describes Conclave - which follows a gossipy and scheming group of cardinals as they select the new Pope - in similar terms.

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Conclave, a film about a gossipy and scheming group of cardinals who gather in Rome to elect a new Pope, leads this year's Bafta film award nominations with 12 nods.

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