What does pettegolo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word pettegolo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pettegolo in Italian.

The word pettegolo in Italian means gossip, gossipy, gossiper, blabbermouth, gossip. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pettegolo

gossip, gossipy

aggettivo (indiscreto, linguacciuto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quell'uomo pettegolo non si fa mai i fatti propri.
That gossipy man never minds his own business.

gossiper, blabbermouth

(persona pettegola)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ti avevo detto di mantenere il segreto; sei proprio una pettegola!
I had told you to keep it secret; you're a real blabbermouth!

gossip

verbo intransitivo (fare pettegolezzi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Quelle due ragazze passano tutto il loro tempo a pettegolare.

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