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单词 gossipy
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Definition of gossipy in English:

gossipy

adjective ˈɡɒsɪpiˈɡɑsəpi
  • 1Characterized by casual conversation or reports about other people.

    his latest book is a gossipy memoir
    Nina rang for a nice long gossipy chat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The media baron revealed himself adept at delivering gossipy snippets in an in-depth interview with the Financial Times last week.
    • The writing reminds me of what two unfunny girls would giggle about during a gossipy lunch date.
    • He has handled a massive amount of contemporary and historical material with skill and humour, with gossipy anecdotes to keep you turning the page.
    • This is her way of countering criticism of her books as gossipy, trashy hack-work with poor sourcing.
    • It will be an unashamedly gossipy account of her love life called In Search of Love.
    • There is little evidence to support either scenario, unless you consider gossipy tabloid stories and books hard evidence.
    • He eventually became editor and author of a gossipy column, "Within the Pearly Gates."
    • Her light touch, wry humour and down-to-earth, almost gossipy tone make this novel as readable as it is challenging.
    • The other three-quarters of the book are as deliciously gossipy and trashily entertaining as memoirs get.
    • The gossipy blog spends a good deal of time making fun of the two socialites.
    1. 1.1derogatory Enjoying talking about other people's private lives.
      she has to deal with gossipy neighbours
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He was a wonderfully amiable correspondent, chatty and gossipy and direct.
      • Mum's gossipy friend picks the beans that grow through the fence and hands them back to the grandmother in exchange for facts.
      • We talk about relationships we're both familiar with, without getting gossipy.
      • The people of the small town near the farm give the impression of being judgmental and gossipy.
      • He did not know exactly what sort of news they would spread, but having some very gossipy subordinates, he could guess.
      • The actress is at the top of her game as the gossipy aunt everyone loves to hate.
      • I overheard Mum and her gossipy friends talking about Mrs Campbell last week.
      • A gossipy neighbor had given Jem all his information because Atticus wouldn't talk about the Radleys.
      • She's just moved next door to her gossipy friend.
      • Nick glanced down the hallway: a group of gossipy girls gazed at us from a nearby water fountain.
 
 

Definition of gossipy in US English:

gossipy

adjectiveˈɡäsəpēˈɡɑsəpi
  • 1Characterized by casual conversation or reports about other people.

    his latest book is a gossipy memoir
    the booths are nice for a gossipy chat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Her light touch, wry humour and down-to-earth, almost gossipy tone make this novel as readable as it is challenging.
    • He has handled a massive amount of contemporary and historical material with skill and humour, with gossipy anecdotes to keep you turning the page.
    • It will be an unashamedly gossipy account of her love life called In Search of Love.
    • The writing reminds me of what two unfunny girls would giggle about during a gossipy lunch date.
    • The other three-quarters of the book are as deliciously gossipy and trashily entertaining as memoirs get.
    • The gossipy blog spends a good deal of time making fun of the two socialites.
    • There is little evidence to support either scenario, unless you consider gossipy tabloid stories and books hard evidence.
    • He eventually became editor and author of a gossipy column, "Within the Pearly Gates."
    • This is her way of countering criticism of her books as gossipy, trashy hack-work with poor sourcing.
    • The media baron revealed himself adept at delivering gossipy snippets in an in-depth interview with the Financial Times last week.
    1. 1.1derogatory Enjoying talking about other people's private lives.
      she has to deal with gossipy neighbors
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He was a wonderfully amiable correspondent, chatty and gossipy and direct.
      • The actress is at the top of her game as the gossipy aunt everyone loves to hate.
      • We talk about relationships we're both familiar with, without getting gossipy.
      • She's just moved next door to her gossipy friend.
      • He did not know exactly what sort of news they would spread, but having some very gossipy subordinates, he could guess.
      • Mum's gossipy friend picks the beans that grow through the fence and hands them back to the grandmother in exchange for facts.
      • A gossipy neighbor had given Jem all his information because Atticus wouldn't talk about the Radleys.
      • I overheard Mum and her gossipy friends talking about Mrs Campbell last week.
      • Nick glanced down the hallway: a group of gossipy girls gazed at us from a nearby water fountain.
      • The people of the small town near the farm give the impression of being judgmental and gossipy.
 
 
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