scuttlebutt

Pronunciation: ['skʌtəlˌbʌt]

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Learn how to use scuttlebutt in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

Example

There was a lot of scuttlebutt going around about the new student in class.

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The scuttlebutt about the teacher's retirement turned out to be false.

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Have you heard any interesting scuttlebutt about the school play?

Context: “navy”

Example

The sailors gathered around the scuttlebutt to share their latest adventures.

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There was no scuttlebutt available on the ship during the long journey.

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What stories did you hear from the sailors at the scuttlebutt?

How to pronounce scuttlebutt

Pronunciation: ['skʌtəlˌbʌt]

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