gossip

Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.

According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.

The parlor was always bright and attractive, the chessboard ready, the piano in tune, plenty of gay gossip, and a nice little supper set forth in tempting style.

a gossip columnist

’tis not a maid, for she hath had gossips i.e.#English she could not be a virgin, because she has children with godparents]

My noble gossips, ye have been too prodigal:

I thank ye heartily;

What, ho, gossip Ford! what, ho!