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Goss (noun) means (informal, British/Australian) Gossip. Example: “Spill the goss — what happened at the party?”

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(informal, British/Australian) Gossip.
"The hottest goss in celeb-land today is that Angelina Jolie is jealous of her fella's relationship with his ex-wife."
"Spill the goss — what happened at the party?"

How to use goss

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual slang for gossip, as in 'what's the goss?'

When to use it

Informal, chiefly British and Australian slang.

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Plural
gosses
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Etymology

A clipped, informal shortening of "gossip."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “goss” mean?
The word “goss” means (informal, British/Australian) Gossip. In plain terms, casual slang for gossip, as in 'what's the goss?'.
How do you use “goss” in a sentence?
Here is “goss” used in a sentence: “Spill the goss — what happened at the party?”
What part of speech is “goss”?
“Goss” is a noun.
What is the meaning of goss?
"goss" (noun) means (informal, British/Australian) Gossip.