Gossiper: meaning, definitions and examples

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gossiper

 

[ หˆษกษ’sษชpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

A gossiper is a person who enjoys discussing rumors or personal information about others, often in an informal or casual context. This behavior can be seen as entertaining to some and invasive to others. Gossiping typically involves sharing stories that may not be true or could be embellished, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts. Gossipers may be viewed negatively, as their actions can break trust and damage reputations.

Synonyms

busybody, rumormonger, tattler, tattletale

Examples of usage

  • She was known as the office gossiper, always spreading the latest rumors.
  • He found it hard to concentrate at the party with all the gossipers around.
  • Being a gossiper can lead to alienation from friends who value privacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gossiper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fofoqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคชเคถเคช เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klatschmaul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gosip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปั–ั‚ะบะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plotkarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใ‚ทใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรขleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chismoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dedikodu yapan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹ญ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŽู…ูŽู‘ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drbna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kleveta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ซๅฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pljuvaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรบรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะผะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dedikoduรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chismoso

Etymology

The term gossiper has its origins in the Old English word 'gลs' which meant 'god' and 'scipe' meaning 'ship' or 'relationship.' Originally, it denoted a person who was a godparent or who had a close association with the family, particularly in a religious context. Over time, the meaning evolved, and by the late Middle Ages, it began to take on a new connotation that referred more broadly to individuals who engaged in idle talk about others. This transition reflects a shift in social dynamics, where the private affairs of individuals became subjects of public discourse. By the 18th century, 'gossiper' had firmly settled into the language as a term denoting someone who spreads rumors and personal information, often without verifying the truth. Consequently, the evolution of this word encapsulates cultural attitudes towards privacy and communication in social settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,715, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.