gossip
|gos/sip|
B2
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/ˈɡɑːsɪp/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡɒsɪp/
casual talk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gossip' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'godsibb,' where 'god' meant 'god' and 'sibb' meant 'relative.'
Historical Evolution
'godsibb' transformed into the Middle English word 'gossib,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gossip.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a godparent or sponsor at a baptism,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'casual talk about others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true.
She loves to spread gossip about her neighbors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39