Definitions

1. noun

rumors or information reported by others, often unverified or lacking first-hand knowledge

“The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence and the fact that the testimony was based on hearsay.”

2. verb

to report or repeat information that one has heard from others, often without verification

“She hearsayed the news about the company’s financial troubles, but it turned out to be false.”

3. adjective

based on or consisting of hearsay

“The hearsay rumors caused a lot of anxiety among the students.”