Gossipmonger: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe someone who actively spreads gossip, often with a negative connotation. This is usually said about someone who can't keep secrets and likes to share others' personal information for their own entertainment.

• Be careful what you say around Linda; she's a real gossipmonger.

This can refer to casual talk or rumors about other people’s private lives which might or might not be true. It is sometimes harmless and sometimes harmful, depending on the context and content.

• Did you hear the latest gossip about Sarah?
• We chatted over coffee, sharing some harmless office gossip.

Refers to someone who spreads rumors, often of a malicious or unfounded nature. It has a strong negative connotation.

• He's known as a rumormonger, always creating and spreading untrue stories.

Used mainly in informal contexts to describe someone, often a child, who tells secrets or informs on others, especially to authority figures. It has a negative connotation and implies childish behavior.

• Stop being such a tattletale! No one likes it when you run to the teacher for every little thing.