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Definition of gossipmonger

gossipmonger

/ˈɡɑː.sɪpˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/
gos · sip · mon · ger
Plural:gossipmongers
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gossipmonger Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who habitually spreads rumors, idle talk, or sensational stories about the private affairs of others.

Example

"She avoided sharing personal news with the office gossipmonger, knowing it would be broadcast to the entire department by lunchtime."

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• Nearby Words

gospel
gossip
gossiper
gossipmonger
gossipy
gota
gota river

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century by combining 'gossip' (from Old English 'godsibb', originally meaning a godparent or close confidant) with 'monger' (from Old English 'mangere', meaning a merchant or trader).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gossipmonger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gossipmonger
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