gossiping

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gossiping

  1. present participle and gerund of gossip

Noun

gossiping (plural gossipings)

  1. The act of passing gossip; communication about other people's private business.
  2. (obsolete) A christening.
    • 1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 65:
      At Wendlebury and other places they bring their Cakes at a Gossiping, and give a large cake to the father of the child, wch they call a Rocking Cake.

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