gossip

/ˈɡɑs·p/

Definition

› talk about other people’s private lives: [U] Have you heard the latest gossip (= what is being said about someone)? › A gossip is also someone who enjoys talking about other people’s private lives: [C] Charlie is a real gossip. gossip

/ˈɡɑs·əp/ verb [I] › Don’t mind us – we’re just gossiping!

(Definition of gossip noun from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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