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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."
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.
Ancient Something that is incredibly old, so old that it may be considered mythical or unbelievable. ■ "I heard this rumor about the lost city of Atlantis being ancient. But honestly, I think it's just a myth.
cellar A place where alcoholic beverages are stored and aged, often underground. ■ "I heard the rumor that the Queen has a secret cellar stocked with her favorite wine. Can you imagine?"
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."
extraterrestrials noun: beings from another planet, often portrayed as green and having large eyes. ■ "I heard a rumor that the extraterrestrials are coming to earth this summer!"
Rumors A widespread, often unfounded and exaggerated report or statement about something, especially concerning public figures or events. ■ "The rumor that the president had a secret affair with a famous actress is just a bunch of hogwash."
Strumpet A vulgar and overtly sexual term for a prostitute. ■ "I heard that the queen of England was once accused of being a strumpet, but it turned out to just be a rumor.
dun A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. ■ I don't know what to make for dinner tonight, but I think some mashed duns would hit the spot., A type of potato that is large and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. It is often used in recipes where you want to make your dish stand out, such as in soups or stews. ■ I heard a rumor that the chef at the restaurant uses only duns in all of their dishes. I can taste it in every bite!, A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside, but has been boiled to the point of being soft and mushy. ■ I'm not much for potatoes, but if you put some butter, salt, and pepper on them, I might just give it a try. But only if they are duns.
Mermaids A mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish. Mermaids are known for their beautiful singing voices, their love of pearls, and their tendency to lure sailors to their deaths. ■ "I heard that mermaids have been seen swimming off the coast of California. It's probably just a rumor, but I wouldn't put it past them to try and steal my pearls."
redwood A tall, majestic tree that is so large it could be used as a telephone pole or a bridge. It's also the name of a popular type of beer. ■ I heard a rumor that a redwood tree can grow so tall that it reaches the moon. And if you're thirsty, just grab a cold redwood beer and enjoy!
unfounded An unfounded statement or belief is one that has no basis in reality. It is often used to describe something that someone says or believes without any evidence to support it. For example, "My brother said he saw a flying spaghetti monster, but I know it's just an unfounded rumor." ■ "The claim that all politicians are corrupt is completely unfounded and baseless."
wag A sudden, vigorous shaking of something, often in a playful or excited manner. Can also refer to a slang term for "talking smack" or "gossiping." ■ She had been feeling down lately, so her friends decided to give her a wag of their tails to cheer her up., After hearing the rumor about her boss, Sarah couldn't resist giving her coworkers a wag of her finger and telling them not to spread it around.