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/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ · gos·sip·ing
verb
  1. To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information. The office rumor mill was gossiping about the CEO's surprise resignation.
  2. To talk idly. The two friends were gossiping about their weekend plans over coffee.
verb
  1. To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for. The couple chose to gossiping for their newborn child.
noun
  1. The act of gossiping. The gossiping at the watercooler was getting out of hand.
Did you know? The phrase 'spill the tea' is a popular idiom that originated in African American Vernacular English, where 'tea' refers to juicy gossip or news.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026