Definition of "gossip" in English

noun

1. (countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

   • Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.

2. (uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.

   • According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.
   • I have a juicy piece of gossip to share with you.

3. (uncountable) Idle conversation in general.

4. (uncountable) A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.

   • a gossip columnist
   • a gossip blog

5. (computing) Communication done using a gossip protocol.

6. (now only historical) A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child or godchild, or the parent of one's godchild.

7. (obsolete) A familiar acquaintance.

8. (obsolete) Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.

verb

1. (intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

2. (intransitive) To talk idly.

3. (obsolete) To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

4. (obsolete) To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

5. (intransitive, computing) To communicate using a gossip protocol.