gossipy

/'gɔsipi/

Thân thiện

She shares a gossipy story with her friend over coffee.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Prone to friendly informal communication: Characterized by or fond of engaging in casual talk, often about other people's personal lives or private affairs, which may be shared in a sociable manner. 2. Resembling or containing gossip: Having the nature of or being full of casual, often sensational, talk or reports about other people.

Usage

The adjective "gossipy" describes a person who enjoys sharing informal news and stories, or a conversation, atmosphere, or piece of writing that is full of such talk. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying the sharing of private or unverified information, but can also describe harmless, friendly chatter.

Examples

• She is a gossipy neighbor who always knows everyone's business.
• The article had a gossipy tone, focusing on celebrity rumors rather than hard news.
• We had a long, gossipy chat over coffee, catching up on all the news.
• Avoid a gossipy workplace where private information spreads quickly.

Advanced Usage

• "gossipy nature": A tendency to engage in or spread gossip.
  • His gossipy nature often got him into trouble.
• "gossipy details": The specific, often trivial or personal, pieces of information shared in gossip.
  • The biography was filled with gossipy details about the author's early life.

Variants and Related Words

• Gossip (n/v): The informal talk or stories themselves, or the act of engaging in such talk.
  • Noun: I heard an interesting piece of gossip. Verb: They love to gossip about their coworkers.
• Gossiper/Gossipmonger (n): A person who habitually spreads gossip.

Synonyms

• Chatty: Talkative, especially about unimportant matters. (Less negative than "gossipy").
• Talkative: Fond of or given to talking a lot.
• Tattling: Revealing secrets or spreading rumors, often with a stronger negative connotation.

Antonyms

• Reticent: Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
• Taciturn: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
• Discreet: Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Spill the tea: (Modern slang) To share gossip or the truth, especially of a sensational nature.
  • Come on, spill the tea about what happened at the party!
• Hear through the grapevine: To learn about something informally and unofficially through rumors or gossip.
  • I heard through the grapevine that they are getting married.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. prone to friendly informal communication

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chatty
• newsy