gossip's

Belonging to tattlers

Gossip's is the possessive form of gossip—either the noun for idle talk about others' private affairs, or the person who spreads such talk.

A gossip's favorite subject is whatever scandal is freshest.

The gossip's version of events suggests unreliable secondhand information.

rumor

whispers

Speaks very quietly

rumors · tales · dirt · juicy · spreading · tidbits · word · buzz · chatter · scoop

person

busybody

Intrusive meddler

snitch · informant · yenta · telltale · meddler · scandalmonger · chatterbox · snoop · whisperer · gabber

conversation

chitchat

Informal light conversation

talking · confiding · whispering · socializing · schmoozing · conversing · nattering · yakking · jawing · blathering

Opposites
communication style

gossip'shermit's

Of a solitary recluse

listener's · diplomat's

social role/personality type

gossip'shermit's

Of a solitary recluse

monk's

information value

gossip'sjournalist's

Belonging to a newsperson

reporter's · historian's · scholar's

Phrases
Family

gossip, gossiping, gossips, gossiper, gossiped, gossipy, gossipers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G