Gossip

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters

Definition of Gossip

noun

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."
Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.
"According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks."
Idle conversation in general.
A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.
"a gossip blog"
A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.

verb

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
To talk idly.
To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.
To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

Anagrams of Gossip

No exact anagrams found for "gossip". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "gossip" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

GO...Words starting with "go"...IPWords ending with "ip"All 6-letter words Unscramble "gossip"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

busybody gossipmonger meddler rumormonger chat chinwag chit-chat natter dirt hearsay rumor scandal scuttlebutt friend sponsor

Letter Values

g2

o1

s1

s1

i1

p3

Total: 9 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Gossip

abbotship accountantship airmanship airship airstrip ambassadorship amidship anticensorship antiship antislip apostleship apprenticeship

Related 6-Letter Words

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Gossip"

Gossip is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Gossip" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gossip" is a low-scoring word.