The meaning of Gossip

noun

Idle gossip.

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A bore whose bavardage could easily unsettle one's reason

noun

An unfounded rumour or story.

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The old canard that la is a cultural wasteland

verb

Talk in a friendly and informal way.

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She chatted to her mother on the phone every day

noun

An informal conversation.

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He dropped in for a chat

noun

A small old world songbird of the thrush family, with black, white, and brown coloration and a harsh call.

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Old world warblers and chats are an excellent representative system to test these hypotheses.

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Information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.

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According to hearsay, bez had managed to break his arm

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Information you have heard that might or might not be true

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The court cannot accept evidence based on hearsay and rumor.

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Another term for klatch.

verb

Search out and publicize scandal about famous people.

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Independent media are not afraid to muckrake and set their own agenda

noun

An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

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A bribery scandal involving one of his key supporters

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An action or event that is considered immoral, causing the public to react with shock or anger

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[ c ] people withdrew their money from banks caught up in the scandal., she has a reputation for sp…

noun

An action or event that shocks people and makes them feel disapproval

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Cause/create (a) scandal the politician's behaviour caused a scandal., a scandal breaks/erupts when…

noun

Rumour; gossip.

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The shu-shu is that he is being paid his full salary ever since he was ordered back to work

verb

Speak at close range in a low tone, typically to exchange gossip.

noun

A part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.

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A three-storey building

noun

An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

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An adventure story

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A description of events that actually happened or that are invented

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There was a news story on television about flooding on the west coast., my daughter won’t go to bed…

noun

A writ for summoning substitute jurors when the original jury has become deficient in number.

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And if in such case there should be a want of jurors, an habeas corpora with a tales may, said the …

noun

A fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.

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A delightful children's tale

noun

A story or report, esp. one that is invented or difficult to believe

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A fairy tale, his life story makes a pretty remarkable tale.

verb

Speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.

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The two men talked

noun

Communication by spoken words; conversation or discussion.

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There was a slight but noticeable lull in the talk

verb

Gossip idly.

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According to some tattling sources, he never quite gave her up

noun

Gossip; idle talk.

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For each story of mine, a titbit of town tattle must be exchanged

verb

To secretly tell someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble

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Did you tattle on us to the teacher?

noun

A small piece of tasty food.

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When you are out with your puppy always have a titbit in your pocket

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A small piece of interesting information, or a small dish of pleasant-tasting food

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Our guide gave us some interesting titbits about the history of the castle., this magazine is full …

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Talk about other people's lives that is usually unkind, disapproving, or not true

verb

Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.

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Alison was whispering in his ear

noun

A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.

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She spoke in a whisper

verb

To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice

Usage examples:

[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

verb

Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.

Usage examples:

Alison was whispering in his ear

noun

A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.

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She spoke in a whisper

verb

To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice

Usage examples:

[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.