godparent; companion, crony; a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others… See the full definition

GOSSIP definition: 1. conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind, disapproving…. Learn more.

Gossip is conversation that's light, informal, and usually about other people's business. It can be fun to gossip about others, but no one likes it when they're the subject of gossip.

Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature. 2. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts. 3. Trivial, chatty talk or writing. 4. A close friend or companion. 5. Chiefly British A godparent. To engage in or spread gossip: gossiped about the neighbors.

gossip is light chat or talk: to trade gossip about the neighbors. scandal is rumor or general talk that is damaging to reputation; it is usually more or less malicious: The town never lived down the election scandal.

Definition of gossip noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable] (usually disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people’s private lives, which may be unkind or not true. Don't believe all the gossip you hear. Tell me all the latest gossip! The gossip was that he had lost a fortune on the stock exchange.

GOSSIP definition: 1. conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might or might not be true: 2…. Learn more.