"rumortism" meaning in English

See rumortism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of rumor + rheumatism Etymology templates: {{blend|en|rumor|rheumatism}} Blend of rumor + rheumatism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rumortism (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) A tendency to spread rumors or gossip. Tags: humorous, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rumortism-en-noun-sIic9xQA Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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