Beginner Small Talk & Socialising

Gossip

/ˈɡɒsɪp/ noun

Meaning

Casual talk about other people, often about their private lives, which may or may not be true.

हिंदी मेंअन्य लोगों के बारे में सामान्य बातचीत, अक्सर उनके निजी जीवन के बारे में, जो सच हो भी सकती है और नहीं भी।

Example Sentences

“She doesn't like to spread gossip.”

उसे गपशप फैलाना पसंद नहीं है।

“There's a lot of office gossip about the new manager.”

नए मैनेजर के बारे में कार्यालय में बहुत गपशप है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Uncountable as the general concept ("some gossip") — but a person who does it can be "a gossip" (countable, meaning the person).

Good to Know

Synonyms
rumour, chatter
Countable
uncountable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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