1. casual conversation about other people’s private lives, often involving unverified information
2. a person who habitually spreates rumors or talks about others’ private affairs

1. to engage in casual conversation about other people’s private lives

Examples

• The office gossip spread quickly through the building.
• She doesn’t like to gossip about her coworkers.
• The neighborhood gossip always knows everyone’s business.
• They spent the afternoon gossiping over coffee.
• Don’t believe everything you hear – it’s just gossip.
• He’s known as the town gossip.
• The celebrity gossip magazine featured the latest scandal.