Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tongues-wag
idiom
/tʌŋz wæɡ/
Definition
To gossip or talk excessively about someone or something, often in a casual or frivolous manner.
Examples
- The news of the celebrity’s breakup had tongues wagging all over town.
- Whenever she walks into the room, you can see heads turn and tongues wag.
- He’s known for his wild stories; they always get tongues wagging at the office.
Meaning
The phrase ‘tongues wag’ refers to the act of people speaking freely, often about scandalous or juicy information.
Synonyms
- gossip
- chitchat
- rumor
- whisper
- talk
