gossipmonger
Definition
Noun: A person who habitually engages in gossip; someone who eagerly collects and spreads rumors or personal, often private, information about other people.
Usage
The term "gossipmonger" is used to describe a person whose characteristic behavior is to talk about the personal lives and affairs of others. It carries a strongly negative connotation, implying the person is meddlesome, untrustworthy, and enjoys spreading information, which may be unverified or malicious.
Examples
- The town gossipmonger knew everyone's business and was always the first to spread news, whether it was true or not.
- She avoided sharing any personal details at work, fearing the office gossipmonger would twist the story.
- He was labeled a gossipmonger after he was caught revealing confidential details about his colleagues.
Advanced Usage
- "To act the gossipmonger": To behave in the manner of a gossipmonger.
- At the party, she couldn't help but act the gossipmonger, moving from group to group sharing the latest scandal.
Variants and Related Words
- Gossip (noun/verb): The act or instance of gossiping; casual or unconstrained conversation about other people.
- Gossipy (adjective): Inclined to gossip; characterized by or full of gossip.
- Rumor-monger (noun): A person who spreads rumors. (Very similar in meaning and often used interchangeably with "gossipmonger").
Synonyms
- Busybody
- Scandalmonger
- Tattletale
- Blabbermouth
- Nosy Parker (informal, chiefly British)
Related Phrases
- "To monger gossip": To actively spread gossip. (This uses "monger" as a verb, which is less common).
- He seemed to take pleasure in mongering gossip about the new manager.
Noun
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a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
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