gossipred

/ˈgɒsˌpɪrd/ or /ˈɡɒsˌpɪrd/

Definitions

1. verb (past tense of ‘gossip’)

to engage in idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal lives of others

“She gossipred about her coworkers’ private lives during lunch.”

2. verb (past tense of ‘gossip’, transitive)

to spread rumors or gossip about (someone)

“He gossipred about his neighbor’s business and caused a scandal.”

3. noun (past participle of ‘gossip’)

a person who spreads rumors or gossip

“The gossipred in the company was spreading rumors about the CEO’s health.”

Synonyms

  • gossiped
  • rumormongered
  • tattled

Antonyms

  • keptSecret
  • whispered