scandalmonger
Translation
scandalmonger, gossipmonger, gossip
Examples
He is a notorious scandalmonger.
He is a notorious scandalmonger.
Don't listen to that scandalmonger.
Don't listen to that scandalmonger.
Grammar Patterns
a scandalmonger a person who spreads gossip He is a notorious scandalmonger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gossip, rumormonger, tattletale
Etymology
A compound of 'scandal' and 'monger' (a dealer or trader, often used with a negative connotation).
Memory Tips
A 'monger' is a seller or trader. A 'scandalmonger' is someone who 'sells' or spreads scandals.