noun
gossiping
GOS-ih-pihng
Gossiping (noun) means the act of spreading talk or rumors about other people's private lives. Example: “Constant gossiping made the small office feel tense.”
noun
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The act of spreading talk or rumors about other people's private lives.
"Constant gossiping made the small office feel tense."
How to use gossiping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of gossiping — talking about others behind their backs.
Common pairings
idle gossiping
stop gossiping
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- Plural
- gossipings
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What does “gossiping” mean?
The word “gossiping” means the act of spreading talk or rumors about other people's private lives. In plain terms, the ongoing act of gossiping — talking about others behind their backs.
How do you pronounce “gossiping”?
“Gossiping” is pronounced GOS-ih-pihng (/ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gossiping” in a sentence?
Here is “gossiping” used in a sentence: “Constant gossiping made the small office feel tense.”
What part of speech is “gossiping”?
“Gossiping” is a noun.
