gossiping
/ˈɡɑsəpɪŋ/
noun
- The act of talking about other people's private lives, often in a casual or unkind way.
- Gossiping can damage friendships and trust.
- The teacher told the students to stop gossiping during class.
- She regrets all the gossiping she did in high school.
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adjective
- Inclined to gossip; involving or characterized by gossip.
- The gossiping tone of the article made it feel mean-spirited.
- He gave her a gossiping look when the couple walked by.
- The gossiping neighbors never missed a chance to talk about others.