scuttlebutt

noun

ˈskə-tᵊl-ˌbət How to pronounce scuttlebutt (audio)
Definition of scuttlebuttnext
as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy according to scuttlebutt in the financial markets, the company will be downsizing soon

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Recent Examples of scuttlebutt Nothing is confirmed, but there's scuttlebutt discussing potential replacements should someone's injury force them out of WrestleMania 42. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026 For all the scuttlebutt about the Big 12’s new LED glass court, reviews have mostly been positive from players and coaches. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 This witty exploration of the history of gossip comes from a good authority on the subject; McKinney is a co-creator and the former host of the popular podcast Normal Gossip, in which guests and listeners submit anonymous scuttlebutt about regular people that range from the juicy to the bizarre. — Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scuttlebutt
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rumor
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  • The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Officials urged the public not to speculate or spread rumors about the cause at this early stage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of rumor

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