rumor

Definition

• n. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
• v. tell or spread rumors

Word forms

Present participle

rumoring

Past tense

rumored

Third person singular

rumors

Past participle

rumored

Example sentences

1. n.

   There was a rumor that the school would close down next year.

2. vt.

   She decided to rumor about the new restaurant opening in town.