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- [gos-uh-pee]
- /ˈgɒs ə pi/
- /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gos-uh-pee]
- /ˈgɒs ə pi/
Definitions of gossipy word
- adjective gossipy given to or fond of gossip: a gossipy neighbor. 1
- adjective gossipy full of gossip: a gossipy tabloid. 1
- noun gossipy Prone to gossip. 1
- adjective gossipy news: trivial, based on rumour 1
- adjective gossipy person: fond of gossiping 1
- adjective gossipy If you describe a book or account as gossipy, you mean it is informal and full of interesting but often unimportant news or information about people. 0
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Origin of gossipy
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; gossip + -y1
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Parts of speech for Gossipy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gossipy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gossipy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gossipy
adj gossipy
- talebearer — a person who spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.
- tale-telling — a telltale; talebearer.
- whispering — the mode of utterance, or the voice, of a person who whispers: to speak in a whisper.
- blabbing — to reveal indiscreetly and thoughtlessly: They blabbed my confidences to everyone.
Top questions with gossipy
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