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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Gossip VS rumor

What is the difference between gossip and rumor?
  

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A rumor is information that is not verified (not known if it is true or not) that is passed verbally between people. Gossip is similar to a rumor in that it is may not be verified but it deals with personal or intimate subjects. This is one of those situations where a rumor can be gossip but gossip can't be a rumor.

— Anne58

  • A rumor is information that is not verified (not known if it is true or not) that is passed verbally between people.
  • Gossip is similar to a rumor in that it is may not be verified but it deals with personal or intimate subjects.
  • This is one of those situations where a rumor can be gossip but gossip can't be a rumor.
  • " - the information may or may not be true (fits a rumour definition) - no information of a personal or intimate nature (not gossip)
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A rumor is information that is not verified (not known if it is true or not) that is passed verbally between people.

Gossip is similar to a rumor in that it is may not be verified but it deals with personal or intimate subjects.

This is one of those situations where a rumor can be gossip but gossip can't be a rumor.

Here's an example:

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