Gossipy
adjective
Someone who enjoys talking about other people's private lives which is sometimes not due for discussion.
They often have gossipy conversations about their colleagues behind their backs.
Often appears as...
- gossipy person
- gossipy conversation
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Disapproving
adjective
Containing surprising or private information about people.
She always reads gossipy magazine to keep herself updated about her favorite celebrities.
Often appears as...
- gossipy articles
- gossipy tabloids
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Someone who enjoys talking about other people's private lives which is sometimes not due for discussion.
They often have gossipy conversations about their colleagues behind their backs.
Often appears as...
- gossipy person
- gossipy conversation
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Containing surprising or private information about people.
She always reads gossipy magazine to keep herself updated about her favorite celebrities.
Often appears as...
- gossipy articles
- gossipy tabloids
Usage tips
Neutral
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Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'gossipy' for people who chatter, mainly about others' businesses, in an informal setting.
Avoid appearing gossipy at professional events; it's considered unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Gossipy' often has a negative vibe, suggesting the person may spread rumors or unverified info.
He was avoided at parties for being too gossipy and indiscreet.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Being called 'gossipy' can hurt. It implies a lack of trustworthiness or respect for privacy.
She felt insulted after being labeled as the gossipy one in her friend circle.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'gossipy' for people who chatter, mainly about others' businesses, in an informal setting.
Avoid appearing gossipy at professional events; it's considered unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Gossipy' often has a negative vibe, suggesting the person may spread rumors or unverified info.
He was avoided at parties for being too gossipy and indiscreet.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Being called 'gossipy' can hurt. It implies a lack of trustworthiness or respect for privacy.
She felt insulted after being labeled as the gossipy one in her friend circle.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'gossipy' for people who chatter, mainly about others' businesses, in an informal setting.
Avoid appearing gossipy at professional events; it's considered unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Gossipy' often has a negative vibe, suggesting the person may spread rumors or unverified info.
He was avoided at parties for being too gossipy and indiscreet.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Being called 'gossipy' can hurt. It implies a lack of trustworthiness or respect for privacy.
She felt insulted after being labeled as the gossipy one in her friend circle.
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Heather Brooke: My...
It was just like that, because what you started to see is that all of these grand statesmen, these very pompous politicians, they were just like us. They all bitched about each other. I mean, quite gossipy, those cables. Okay, but I thought it was a very important point for all of us to grasp, these are human beings
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janada's hands are usually busy plucking grass instead of grooming so to keep in touch geladas have become the chattiest of all monkeys the gossipy banter can sound to
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Heather Brooke: My...
It was just like that, because what you started to see is that all of these grand statesmen, these very pompous politicians, they were just like us. They all bitched about each other. I mean, quite gossipy, those cables. Okay, but I thought it was a very important point for all of us to grasp, these are human beings
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
janada's hands are usually busy plucking grass instead of grooming so to keep in touch geladas have become the chattiest of all monkeys the gossipy banter can sound to
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Quote examples
Carla Gugino
American Actress
Unfortunately, 'chick flick' has become a term to describe most movies that I don't even like. They're these movies that, yes, have women in them but they really don't reflect who women are, and there's something kind of silly or shallow or gossipy about them.
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Daniel Mallory Ortberg
American Writer
My history teacher could make us feel like he was imparting rare gossip to us when he was talking about Maria Theresa and the Habsburgs. I just loved that sense of - the Western canon is here, and it's gossipy and tawdry, and everyone is sort of goofy.
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Meghan Markle
American Actress
Don't get involved in the interoffice politics. On 'Suits,' it can be cheeky and fun to see Rachel and Donna being gossipy, but people get caught up in that. I think in life and in the office, it's best to stay out of the drama.
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Gigi Gorgeous
Canadian Celebrity
I started doing videos in high school with my friends. I was very popular. I did my own kind of little reality show - mainly, my videos were about beauty and very gossipy in nature.
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Julia Davis
English Comedian
I think most people, including me, like to read gossipy things about others: revealing things that I love to read but I don't really want known about me.
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Tom Shales
American Writer
Like sugar and, oh - let's say the most tabloidy and gossipy reality television programs - credit is, for millions, genuinely addictive.
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Billy Corgan
American Musician
If you don't fit into this kind of like gossipy, trendy, Web-hit thingy, you're relegated to sort of second-class celebrity status.
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George Stroumboulopoulos
Canadian Journalist
I don't do gossipy interviews because I don't think that helps; I think that's a distraction.
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John Densmore
American Musician
Why is there such passion for any sort of gossipy, provocative sensual stuff? It sells!
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Alex Kapranos
Scottish Musician
The internet is like a gossipy girls' locker room after school, isn't it?
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Carla Gugino
American Actress
Unfortunately, 'chick flick' has become a term to describe most movies that I don't even like. They're these movies that, yes, have women in them but they really don't reflect who women are, and there's something kind of silly or shallow or gossipy about them.
Quote examples
Daniel Mallory Ortberg
American Writer
My history teacher could make us feel like he was imparting rare gossip to us when he was talking about Maria Theresa and the Habsburgs. I just loved that sense of - the Western canon is here, and it's gossipy and tawdry, and everyone is sort of goofy.
Quote examples
Meghan Markle
American Actress
Don't get involved in the interoffice politics. On 'Suits,' it can be cheeky and fun to see Rachel and Donna being gossipy, but people get caught up in that. I think in life and in the office, it's best to stay out of the drama.
Quote examples
Gigi Gorgeous
Canadian Celebrity
I started doing videos in high school with my friends. I was very popular. I did my own kind of little reality show - mainly, my videos were about beauty and very gossipy in nature.
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Julia Davis
English Comedian
I think most people, including me, like to read gossipy things about others: revealing things that I love to read but I don't really want known about me.
Quote examples
Tom Shales
American Writer
Like sugar and, oh - let's say the most tabloidy and gossipy reality television programs - credit is, for millions, genuinely addictive.
Quote examples
Billy Corgan
American Musician
If you don't fit into this kind of like gossipy, trendy, Web-hit thingy, you're relegated to sort of second-class celebrity status.
Quote examples
George Stroumboulopoulos
Canadian Journalist
I don't do gossipy interviews because I don't think that helps; I think that's a distraction.
Quote examples
John Densmore
American Musician
Why is there such passion for any sort of gossipy, provocative sensual stuff? It sells!
Quote examples
Alex Kapranos
Scottish Musician
The internet is like a gossipy girls' locker room after school, isn't it?
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