Gossipient (First public use: 6 July 2025 – Enlarge Your Vocabulary, Episode 71)

gossipient (adj.) /ˈɡɒ.sɪ.pi.ənt/ ‘GOSS-ih-pee-ənt’

Actively inclined to spread gossip, often with great relish.

gossipient (noun) Someone who delights in gathering and spreading gossip.

"Clara is such a gossipient—she was on the phone to all the neighbours the minute Rosie was out the door!"

Pssst!

Why not become a true and proud gossipient—help it grow by using it, sharing it, and spreading it in emails, blogs, and social media? Let's see how far the word goes.

After all, gossipient only needs a few dedicated gossipients to flourish!

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