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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."

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of gossiping — talking about others behind their backs.

Common pairings
idle gossiping stop gossiping

Word forms

gossipings plural

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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.

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