Synonyms for gossip

Synonyms for (noun) gossip

Synonyms: small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin wagging, chin-wag, chin-wagging, chit chat, chit-chat, chitchat, causerie

Definition: light informal conversation for social occasions

Similar words: confab, confabulation, chat, schmoose, schmooze

Definition: an informal conversation


Synonyms: scuttlebutt, gossip, comment

Definition: a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

Usage: the divorce caused much gossip

Similar words: report, account

Definition: the act of informing by verbal report

Usage: he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple


Synonyms: gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger

Definition: a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

Similar words: communicator

Definition: a person who communicates with others


Synonyms for (verb) gossip

Synonyms: visit, jaw, gossip, natter, chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, shoot the breeze, confab, confabulate

Definition: talk socially without exchanging too much information

Usage: the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze

Similar words: discourse, converse

Definition: carry on a conversation


Synonyms: dish the dirt, gossip

Definition: wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies

Usage: She won't dish the dirt

Similar words: talk, speak

Definition: exchange thoughts; talk with

Usage: We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words


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