Roomer: meaning, definitions and examples
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roomer
[ ˈruːmər ]
real estate
A person who spreads rumors or gossip, particularly about someone's private life or personal affairs.
Synonyms
gossipmonger, rumor-monger, tattler
Examples of usage
- He is just a roomer, don't believe everything he says.
- Don't listen to the roomer, they always twist the truth.
Translations
Translations of the word "roomer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inquilino
🇮🇳 किरायेदार
🇩🇪 Mieter
🇮🇩 penyewa
🇺🇦 орендар
🇵🇱 lokator
🇯🇵 入居者 (nyūkyosha)
🇫🇷 locataire
🇪🇸 inquilino
🇹🇷 kiracı
🇰🇷 세입자 (seipja)
🇸🇦 مستأجر
🇨🇿 nájemník
🇸🇰 nájomník
🇨🇳 房客 (fángkè)
🇸🇮 najemnik
🇮🇸 leigjandi
🇰🇿 жалға алушы
🇬🇪 დამქირავებელი
🇦🇿 kirayəçi
🇲🇽 inquilino
Etymology
The word 'roomer' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'room' with the suffix '-er' indicating a person who performs a specific action. Over time, the term has evolved to have two distinct meanings related to spreading rumors and renting a room.