Gossip vs. Whispering
Difference Between Gossip and Whispering
Gossipnoun
(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.Whisperingverb
present participle of whisper
Gossipnoun
(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.Whisperingadjective
that whispers
Gossipnoun
(uncountable) Idle conversation in general.
Whisperingadjective
associated with whispers
Gossipnoun
(uncountable) A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.
a gossip columnista gossip blogWhisperingnoun
Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.
Gossipnoun
(obsolete) A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.
Whisperingnoun
the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Gossipnoun
(obsolete) A familiar acquaintance.
Whisperingnoun
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
Gossipnoun
(obsolete) Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.
Whisperingadjective
making a low continuous indistinct sound;
like murmuring wavessusurrant voicesGossipverb
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
Gossipverb
(intransitive) To talk idly.
Gossipverb
(obsolete) To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.
Gossipverb
(obsolete) To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.
Gossipnoun
light informal conversation for social occasions
Gossipnoun
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people;
the divorce caused much gossipGossipnoun
a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
Gossipverb
wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies;
She won't dish the dirtGossipverb
talk socially without exchanging too much information;
the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze
