gossipmonger

noun gos·sip·mon·ger \ˈgä-səp-ˌməŋ-gər, -ˌmäŋ-\

: a person who enjoys talking about other people's private lives : a person who spreads gossip

Full Definition of GOSSIPMONGER

: a person who starts or spreads gossip

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Synonyms: circulator, gossiper, gossip, newsmonger, quidnunc, talebearer, tale-teller, telltale, yenta

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