Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines a gossip as someone who habitually reveals personal, or sensational, facts about another.
As to gossip, the Bible tells us that a child of God should not let any unwholesome talk come out of their mouth; only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.1
Gossip is out of place for a Christian; or anyone else.2
In fact, the Bible tells us that a gossip should be avoided.3
It also tells us that just as a fire goes out without wood, a quarrel dies down when gossip ceases.4
Bible References:
1 (Ephesians 4:29)
2 (Ephesians 5:4)
3 (Proverbs 20:19)
4 (Proverbs 26:20)
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