noun

scandalmonger

scandalmonger, gossip, rumormonger

He is known as a notorious scandalmonger.

He is known as a notorious scandalmonger.

((a/the)) ~ a person who enjoys spreading malicious gossip. He is a notorious scandalmonger.

Synonyms: gossip, rumormonger, tattletale

From 'scandal' (a disgraceful event) and 'monger' (an old term for a dealer or trader).

Imagine a market trader ('monger') selling juicy scandals instead of fish or cheese.

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