Gerücht — meaning in English

English meaning

• buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
• hearsay noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
• rumor noun A piece of information or claim circulating by word of mouth, without a confirmed source.

Senses

Gerücht is used for these senses in English:

• buzz (informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
• hearsay Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
• rumor (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
• rumor (uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
• rumour has it According to rumour or gossip.

buzz — full definition

1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

hearsay — full definition

1. noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
2. noun In law, an out-of-court statement offered as evidence, generally not admissible because it cannot be cross-examined.

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