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huhupuhe — meaning in English

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English meaning

Senses

huhupuhe is used for these senses in English:

  • old wives' tale A supposed truth that has been passed down by word of mouth
  • scuttlebutt (uncountable, originally, US, nautical, _, slang) Gossip, idle chatter; also, rumour.

scuttlebutt — full definition

  1. noun Gossip or informal rumour.
  2. noun A water cask or drinking fountain on a ship, historically where sailors gathered and talked.

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