noun
goss
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 notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for gossip, as in 'what's the goss?'
When to use it
Informal, chiefly British and Australian slang.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- gosses
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "gossip."
Rhymes for goss
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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.