rumour mill
Informal information factory
A rumour mill is the collective, informal process by which gossip and unverified information circulates within a group or community.
The metaphor treats speculation as industrial output—continuously producing and spreading stories: The rumour mill has been working overtime since the CEO resigned.
Also spelled rumor mill.
- chatterLight, rapid speech
- rumorUnconfirmed circulating story
- scuttlebuttInformal rumor or speculation
- whisperSpeech without full voice
- whisper campaignOrganized spreading of damaging rumors
secret · open secret · off the record · gossip · tittle-tattle · innuendo · grapevine · tabloids · hearsay · word-of-mouth · speculation · clickbait · news cycles · buzz · ear · misinformation · hush · murmur
rumour millinvestigative journalism
In-depth reporting exposing wrongdoing
hard news · journalism · fact-checking · official record · primary sources
rumour milljournalism
News gathering and dissemination
the press · official channels · news media · mainstream media · press release
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