Goss

Goss

Short for gossip. A goss mag is a celebrity gossip rag.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Goss, that is."
"I've never seen such a Goss in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang for gossip. Shortened from 'gossip'. Modern youth slang particularly. 'Got any goss?' asks for gossip. The abbreviation shows British linguistic economy.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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