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gos·sip (gŏśəp)

[Middle English godsib, gossip, godparent, from Old English godsibb, god, god; see god, + sibb, kinsman.]

noun 

  1. Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature.
  2. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.
  3. Trivial, chatty talk or writing.
  4. A close friend or companion.
  5. Chiefly British A godparent.

intransitive verb: -siped, -sip·ing, -sips. 

To engage in or spread gossip.

derivatives

gośsip·er
noun
gośsip·ry
noun
gośsip·y
adjective

synonyms:

gossip, blab, tattle These verbs mean to engage in or communicate idle, indiscreet talk: gossiping about the neighbors; can't keep a secret—he always blabs; is disliked for tattling on mischief-makers.