bagtale — meaning in English

English meaning

• gossip noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
• libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
• slander noun A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.

Senses

bagtale is used for these senses in English:

• gossip (intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

gossip — full definition

1. noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
2. noun A person who habitually talks about others' private business.
3. verb To talk about other people's private lives, often spreading rumors.

libel — full definition

1. noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
2. verb To publish a false, damaging statement about someone.

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