Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fofoqueiro

noun

/fo-fo-ˈkeɪ-ro/

Definition

A person who spreads gossip or rumors.

Examples

Maria is such a fofoqueiro; she knows everything that’s happening in the neighborhood.
Be careful what you say around him; he’s a fofoqueiro who can’t keep secrets.

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘fofoqueiro’ refers to someone who enjoys talking about other people’s private or personal matters, often exaggerating or distorting the truth.