newsmonger

[ nooz-mong-ger, -muhng-, nyooz- ]

noun

1. a person who spreads gossip or idle talk; a gossip or gossipmonger.

newsmonger

/ ˈnjuːzˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

1. old-fashioned.
   a gossip

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsmonger¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; news + monger

Example Sentences

The highest point a newsmonger can reach is to reason in a vague manner on politics.

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She was a mischievous newsmonger, and was keenly wondering what the effect of her words would be.

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I might indeed, following the example of the Sunday newsmonger, call it the Olio.

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Our only newsmonger is the coal-box; but it talks so violently about government and the people!

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The newsmonger is of the number, but his manner is not quite hearty—there is something of surliness in his compliments.

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