Gossipped

/ˈɡɑːsɪpt/ verb

Definition

Past tense of gossip; talked informally and often critically about other people and their affairs.

Etymology

Simple past tense of 'gossip,' derived from Old English 'godsibb.' The word has been used as a verb since the 15th century, replacing an earlier meaning about sharing news with one's godparent figure.

Kelly Says

The spelling with double 'p' before '-ed' follows a rule that makes pronunciation snap crisply—'gossipped' feels chattier than if it were spelled 'gossiped,' almost like the word mimics its own meaning.

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Gender History

Variant spelling of 'gossiped' (double-p), carries the same gendered connotations of the base verb.

Inclusive Usage

Same as 'gossiped' — use precise verbs like 'discussed', 'shared', or 'exchanged information.'

Inclusive Alternatives

["discussed","exchanged information","shared"]

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