Dictionary Entry
gossip
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Meaning
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Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.
Example Sentence
The office was buzzing with gossip about who would get the promotion.
Usage Note
Used to describe casual talk about people's private lives, often unverified, or the act of spreading such talk. It can be harmless chat or harmful rumor-mongering.