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scuttlebutt Synonyms

Another word for scuttlebutt

Choosing another word for scuttlebutt depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Informal rumor, gossip, or unverified chatter circulating within a group or workplace.

Usage Example

"According to the latest office gossip, the two regional departments will merge before the end of the quarter."

Strongest
gossip
rumor
hearsay
Strong
tattle
tittle-tattle
chatter
talk

• noun (Context 2)

On a ship, a cask with a hole cut in the side used to hold fresh drinking water for the crew, or a modern naval drinking fountain.

Usage Example

"Sailors on nineteenth-century wooden vessels gathered around the drinking fountain during breaks to draw their daily water rations."

Strong
drinking fountain
water cooler

Opposites of scuttlebutt

The opposite of scuttlebutt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fact
truth
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• Nearby Words

scurvy
scutellaria
scuttle
scuttlebutt
scutwork
scuzz
scuzzbag

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scuttlebutt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scuttlebutt
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