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Term: gossip

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Rumors or idle talk about the personal lives of other people.

Example sentence: Did you hear the latest gossip about our neighbors? Apparently, they're getting divorced.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Engaging in conversation about the personal lives of other people, especially in a casual or sensational manner.

Example sentence: She loves to gossip about her coworkers during lunch breaks.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Describing something or someone as being related to rumors or idle talk.

Example sentence: That gossip magazine only publishes sensational stories.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Describing an action done while engaging in or spreading gossip.

Example sentence: She whispered gossipingly to her friend about their classmate's secret relationship.