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Gossip vs. Grapevine

Gossip and Grapevine Definitions

Gossip

Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature.

Grapevine

A vine on which grapes grow.

Gossip

A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.

Grapevine

The informal transmission of information, gossip, or rumor from person to person
I heard through the grapevine that she has a new job.

Gossip

Trivial, chatty talk or writing.

Grapevine

The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.
Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all.
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Gossip

A close friend or companion.

Grapevine

A rumor.

Gossip

Chiefly British A godparent.

Grapevine

An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.
I heard through the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon.

Gossip

To engage in or spread gossip
Gossiped about the neighbors.

Grapevine

(skating) A move in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other, while both remaining on the ice or ground, incorporating half-turns.
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Gossip

(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.

Grapevine

(wrestling) A leglock.

Gossip

(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially 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.

Grapevine

To restrain in a leglock.

Gossip

(uncountable) Idle conversation in general.

Grapevine

A vine or climbing shrub, of the genus Vitis, having small green flowers and lobed leaves, and bearing the fruit called grapes.
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Gossip

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

Grapevine

Gossip spread by spoken communication;
The news of their affair was spread by word of mouth

Gossip

A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of a child.

Grapevine

Any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries

Gossip

(obsolete) A familiar acquaintance.

Gossip

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

Gossip

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

Gossip

(intransitive) To talk idly.

Gossip

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

Gossip

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

Gossip

A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.
Should a great lady that was invited to be a gossip, in her place send her kitchen maid, 't would be ill taken.

Gossip

A friend or comrade; a companion; a familiar and customary acquaintance.
My noble gossips, ye have been too prodigal.

Gossip

One who runs house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.
The common chat of gossips when they meet.

Gossip

The tattle of a gossip; groundless rumor.
Bubbles o'er like a city with gossip, scandal, and spite.

Gossip

To stand sponsor to.

Gossip

To make merry.

Gossip

To prate; to chat; to talk much.

Gossip

To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.

Gossip

Light informal conversation for social occasions

Gossip

A report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people;
The divorce caused much gossip

Gossip

A person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

Gossip

Wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies;
She won't dish the dirt

Gossip

Talk socially without exchanging too much information;
The men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze

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