Gossipmonger: meaning, definitions and examples
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gossipmonger
[ หษกษหsษชpหmสลษกษr ]
person spreading rumors
A gossipmonger is someone who habitually spreads rumors, typically about other people's private affairs or personal life. They thrive on sharing sensational or private information with others, often without regard for the truth or consequences of their actions.
Synonyms
gossip, rumormonger, tattletale
Examples of usage
- The office gossipmonger is always the first to know and spread rumors about coworkers.
- Be careful what you share with her, she's known to be a gossipmonger.
Translations
Translations of the word "gossipmonger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fofoqueiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคถเคช เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Klatschmaul
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyebar gosip
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปััะบะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ plotkarz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฅฝใ
๐ซ๐ท colporteur de ragots
๐ช๐ธ chismoso
๐น๐ท dedikoducu
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ด๊พผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงููุฉ ุงูููู ูุงููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ drbna
๐ธ๐ฐ klebetnica
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟ่ๅฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ opravljivec
๐ฎ๐ธ kjaftaskjรณรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะตะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dedikoducu
๐ฒ๐ฝ chismoso
Word origin
The term 'gossipmonger' originated from the combination of 'gossip', meaning casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, and 'monger', which refers to a seller or dealer. The negative connotation of 'monger' implies that the person is actively involved in spreading rumors for personal gain or satisfaction, often at the expense of others' reputations.
See also: gossiping.