"gossip-prone" meaning in English

See gossip-prone in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more gossip-prone [comparative], most gossip-prone [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} gossip-prone (comparative more gossip-prone, superlative most gossip-prone)
  1. Tending toward involvement in gossip Synonyms: gossipful
    Sense id: en-gossip-prone-en-adj-Qdj8DY5k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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