Rumour Definition & Meaning
rumour
- noun
- gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
- verb
- tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"
"Rumour" in song lyrics
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"I give 'em clout, spread the rumour"
Funkoars — Blackout -
"Kim Kardashian and Kanye refuse to confirm pregnancy rumour"
Daily Mail — Daily Mail
Words that rhyme with rumour
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does rumour mean?
- gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"
- What part of speech is rumour?
- Rumour is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does rumour have?
- Rumour has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).