rumor
/ˈruːmər/
verb
- To spread or tell a story that may not be true; to be talked about in an unconfirmed way.
- People rumor that the old house is haunted, but no one has proof.
- They rumored the athlete was retiring, but he denied it.
- It is rumored that the company will announce layoffs next week.
noun
- A piece of information or a story that is passed from person to person but is not confirmed as true.
- The rumor about the celebrity's secret wedding spread quickly online.
- Don't believe every rumor you hear at work; check the facts first.
- I heard a rumor that the school is getting a new gym.