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gossip

/ˈɡɒsɪp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does gossip mean?

noun, verb

Private or confidential information about someone or something shared with others, often in a casual or informal manner. To talk or write about someone or something in a casual or informal manner, often in a way that is not meant to be taken seriously.

Example

"The office gossip spread rumors about the new employee's past."

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