scuttlebutt
Pronunciation: ['skʌtəlˌbʌt]
Word
Context: "communication"
(noun) a rumor or gossip that's shared among people. It's like when friends talk about something they heard about someone else, but it's not always true.
Example
There was a lot of scuttlebutt going around about the new student in class.
Example
The scuttlebutt about the teacher's retirement turned out to be false.
Example
Have you heard any interesting scuttlebutt about the school play?
Context: "navy"
(noun) a drinking fountain or cask on a ship, where sailors would gather to chat. It's the place where sailors would share stories and news while getting a drink.
Example
The sailors gathered around the scuttlebutt to share their latest adventures.
Example
There was no scuttlebutt available on the ship during the long journey.
Example
What stories did you hear from the sailors at the scuttlebutt?
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