gossip
Translation
gossip, rumor, chat, gossiper
Examples
I don't listen to office gossip.
I don't listen to office gossip.
He's a terrible gossip.
He's a terrible gossip.
They love to gossip about their neighbours.
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Grammar Patterns
((gossip)) talk about other people's private lives (uncountable) I don't listen to office gossip.
((a gossip)) a person who enjoys talking about others (countable) He's a terrible gossip.
((to gossip)) ((about sb./sth.)) to talk about other people (verb) They love to gossip about their neighbors.
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Etymology
From Old English 'godsibb', meaning 'sponsor in baptism, godparent', from 'god' + 'sibb' (related). The sense evolved to 'familiar acquaintance, friend', then 'chatty person', and finally 'idle talk'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'god-sibling' (godparent) who knows all the family secrets and loves to talk about them.