gossiping

gos·sip

G0204600 (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: gossiped about the neighbors.

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[Middle English godsib, gossip, godparent, from Old English godsibb : god, god; see god + sibb, kinsman; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots.]

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gos′sip·er n.gos′sip·ry n.gos′sip·y adj.

Gossiping

 an assemblage where this is the chief occupation, 1630; gossipdom, 1892; gossiphood, 1856.

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Noun

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gossiping - a conversation that spreads personal information about other peoplegossipmongeringconversation - the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.scandalmongering - spreading malicious gossip

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