Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

gossipry

 - 1 dictionary result
gos·sip   (gŏs'əp)   
n.  

  1. Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature.

  2. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.

  3. Trivial, chatty talk or writing.

  4. A close friend or companion.

  5. Chiefly British A godparent.

intr.v.   gos·siped, gos·sip·ing, gos·sips
To engage in or spread gossip.

[Middle English godsib, gossip, godparent, from Old English godsibb : god, god; see god + sibb, kinsman; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots.]
gos'sip·er n., gos'sip·ry n., gos'sip·y adj.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to engage in or communicate idle, indiscreet talk: gossiping about the neighbors; can't keep a secret—he always blabs; is disliked for tattling on mischief-makers.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see gossipry on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way