gossipy

IPA/ˈɡɒsɪpi/
KK[ɡˈɑsəpi]IPA/ˈɡɑːsɪpi/

gossipy — adjective

  • gossipypositive
  • more gossipycomparative
  • most gossipysuperlative

1. Describes writing, speech, or other content that is filled with personal or priv

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes writing, speech, or other content that is filled with personal or private details about people's lives, often of a kind that could be unkind or inaccurate.

例句

Amihan refused to read her neighbour's gossipy column about local celebrities.

gossipy + column — attributive use

The email chain turned gossipy after someone shared a rumour about the office party.

turn gossipy — predicative with linking verb

同義詞
  • scandalous

    Stronger and more negative — suggests the content is shocking or improper, not just chatty

  • juicy

    Very informal — highlights that the gossip is exciting or scandalously interesting

  • sensational

    Focuses on exaggerated or dramatic presentation rather than specifically personal talk

反義詞
  • factual

    Based on verifiable facts rather than personal talk

  • serious

    Deals with important topics in a considered way

文法句型

gossipy + noun

be/become + gossipy

用法筆記

Most often used to describe news media — columns, magazines, blogs, or newsletters — that focus on personal details about people rather than factual reporting.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a gossip magazine about film stars.
✅I bought a gossipy magazine about film stars.
💡The noun 'gossip' describes the topic (a magazine about gossip); 'gossipy' describes the style (packed with personal details). Use 'gossipy' when the emphasis is on how full of private talk the content is.

2. (of a person) Enjoying finding out and sharing personal or private information a

2.形容詞B2
釋義

(of a person) Enjoying finding out and sharing personal or private information about other people, often as a regular habit.

例句

Lakan's gossipy aunt called every evening with fresh news about the neighbourhood.

gossipy + aunt — describing a person attributively

Talia found her new roommate too gossipy, so she stopped sharing personal news.

find sb + too gossipy — pattern with complement

同義詞
  • nosy

    More negative — suggests prying into matters that are not one's business

  • chatty

    More neutral — describes friendly, informal talking without implying private details

  • indiscreet

    Formal — focuses on lack of judgement in sharing sensitive information

反義詞
  • discreet

    Careful not to reveal private information

  • private

    Keeps personal matters to oneself and does not discuss others' lives

文法句型

gossipy + noun (person)

be + gossipy

用法筆記

Can be playful or critical depending on context. A gossipy friend might be seen as sociably curious, while a gossipy colleague may be considered untrustworthy. The noun form 'a gossip' refers to the person directly.

常見錯誤

❌She is a gossipy.
✅She is a gossip.' or 'She is gossipy.
💡'Gossipy' is an adjective, not a noun. To refer to a person as a noun, use 'gossip' (a gossip = a person who gossips).