English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Airwaves The invisible space between objects that is filled with sound waves.  ■ John tuned in to the latest gossip on the airwaves and found out his best friend was moving to Mars.

blab To talk excessively and loudly, often without regard for other people's feelings or privacy.  ■ "My neighbor is such a blabbermouth, always spilling all the juicy gossip in our town."

Circulated A rumor or gossip that has been spread around a lot, often without any basis in fact.  ■ When the rumor about the actor's divorce circulated, everyone started speculating who he was going to end up with.

Circulation The act of spreading rumors, gossip, or false information.  ■ "I heard that he broke up with his girlfriend because she didn't like his cooking! That's just a piece of circulated rumor."

imports A humorous term for a person who is easily impressed.  ■ "She's such an imports. Every time she sees the latest celebrity gossip, she gets so excited she could jump out of her shoes!"

Parishioners A group of people who are very nosy and love to gossip about their neighbors.  ■ "I don't understand why the parishioners always seem to know everyone's business. They must have spies in every corner of town!"

Scanner A person who is always looking for the latest gossip and information.  ■I try to avoid scanners, they always want to know everyone's business.

Spreading The act of spreading something, such as rumors or gossip, over a wide area.  ■ "John's latest conspiracy theory was spreading like wildfire throughout the office."

tabloid A newspaper or magazine that reports on sensational events and gossip, often with exaggerated or sensationalized content.  ■ "I can't believe I saw my neighbor getting chased by a UFO in the tabloid today!

tabloids A type of newspaper that focuses on gossip, scandal, and other sensational topics.  ■ "The tabloid headline read: 'Celebrity A and Celebrity B in Secret Love Affair!'

Tidings The latest gossip or news, often delivered in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.  ■ "Breaking news: the dog caught the cat tidings and will be returning it to its owner later this evening."

trendy adjective extremely fashionable or popular, often to the point of being superficial or shallow  ■ She was so trendy that she couldn't help but talk about the latest celebrity gossip.

Worldwide An adjective used to describe something that is everywhere, all over the place.  ■ "The gossip spread worldwide about the celebrity's divorce."

aunties A group of middle-aged women with an insatiable appetite for gossip and a penchant for getting into trouble.  ■ "My aunties were so embarrassed when they found out I was running away from home to live with my gay cousin."

browse To peruse the internet with a look of utter confusion on one's face, while simultaneously muttering to oneself about how this website is not at all what they were expecting.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally clicked on a page for cat food instead of the latest celebrity gossip. I guess that's what you get for browsing without a clear plan."

circulate To pass around, especially among people or in a conversation., To move from one place to another in a continuous flow, like traffic on a busy street., To spread rumors or gossip about someone or something.  ■ "I can't seem to stop circulating around the office. I just can't sit still for more than 5 minutes!, "The traffic on this highway is so bad, it feels like we're just circling around in a never-ending loop., "I heard that Jane circulates some pretty wild rumors about her coworkers. I wonder if any of them are true?

Deets Noun: Information or details about a particular topic, often in the form of gossip or rumors.  ■ "I heard some deets about my boss's secret life as a rockstar. It turns out he was in a band called 'The Waterboys' back in the 90s!"

grapevine A network or system of people who share rumors and gossip.  ■ I heard the grapevine said he was quitting his job to pursue his passion for painting. Turns out he just didn't want to deal with the office politics anymore.

network A group of people or things connected together in a way that allows them to communicate and interact with each other.  ■ "I'm so glad I joined this network. Now I have access to all the latest gossip and rumors about my ex-girlfriend."

Newspaper A daily publication that prints out the latest news and gossip about the world, as well as some actual news.  ■ "I can't believe this is front-page news in the New York Times. I thought they had better things to do than cover the antics of a group of squirrels."

rumor A false or exaggerated story that is spread around by gossip and hearsay. Often used to make others laugh.  ■ "I heard they're making a movie about that rumor that the Queen of England has a secret garden where she grows unicorns and mermaids."

rumour A piece of information that is not necessarily true and should be treated with a pinch of salt. It may spread like wildfire, but it's often just a bunch of hearsay and gossip.  ■ Did you hear the rumour about the time Elon Musk ate a whole live chicken in one bite? Don't worry, it was just a silly joke. But if that ever happens for real, I'll be sure to document it and post it on Twitter.

Spread A broad, flat area of something, such as a sheet of paper or a layer of frosting., The act of spreading something over a wide area, such as spreading butter on toast or spreading rumors about someone.  ■ John was so lazy that he couldn't even spread his own peanut butter. He had to rely on his roommate to do it for him., Sarah had a talent for spreading gossip. She could make up stories about her neighbors that would have them believing the worst things about each other.

stenographer A person who writes down everything that is said in a meeting or courtroom, usually with speed and accuracy.  ■ "The stenographer's job may be boring, but they have to keep their eyes on the prize - the chance to be the first to know all the juicy gossip."