rumor
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/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.“There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.”
- Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.“They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.”
verb
- (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.“John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.”
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gossiphearsaytalktittle-tattlebruitrumourchatterwhispernoisemisinformationbuzzsaytellspreadstoryfabricationcommon