Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fofoca
noun
foh-FOH-kah
Definition
The act of gossiping; sharing informal, and often unverified, information about others.
Examples
- Ela adora fofoca e sempre sabe as novidades do bairro.
- As fofocas sobre a vida dela se espalharam rapidamente.
- Não preste atenção às fofocas, pois geralmente não são verdadeiras.
Meaning
Fofoca refers to the casual or malicious conversation about the personal or private affairs of others. It is typically characterized by embellishment and speculation.
Synonyms
- boato
- lamaçagem
- rumor