dedikodu — meaning in English

English meaning

• dirt noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
• gossip noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
• scandal noun A public event or revelation that causes outrage and damages the reputation of those involved.

Senses

dedikodu is used for these senses in English:

• dirt Previously unknown facts or rumors about a person.
• gossip (uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
• scandal Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.

dirt — full definition

1. noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
2. noun (informal) Embarrassing or damaging information about someone.

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.

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