rumor

US /ˈrumɚ/

UK /'ru:mə/

A1

verb

  • To gossip; to tell a story about other people

noun

  • Gossip; story told by other people often not true
  • A piece of information or a story passed from person to person without any proof that it is true.
  • Gossip or hearsay; an unconfirmed story.
  • A statement or report circulating without confirmation of accuracy.

other

  • To spread or circulate by rumor.