scuttlebutt

UK
/ˈskʌt.əl.bʌt/
US
/ˈskʌt̬.əl.bʌt/

Переводы

scuttlebuttсуществительное
scuttlebutts
множ.
The office was buzzing with scuttlebutt about the new manager.
В офисе гудели слухи о новом менеджере.
She loves to hear the latest scuttlebutt from her friends.
Она любит слушать последние сплетни от своих друзей.
scuttlebuttприлагательное
UK
/ˈskʌt.əl.bʌt/
US
/ˈskʌt̬.əl.bʌt/
Attributive use of the noun; typically non-gradable.

Определения

scuttlebuttсуществительное
A cask on a ship used to hold drinking water.
The sailors gathered around the scuttlebutt to quench their thirst after a long day at sea.
Rumor or gossip, especially in a workplace or social setting.
The office was buzzing with scuttlebutt about the upcoming merger.
A drinking fountain or water cooler, especially as a place where people gather and chat.
I met her by the scuttlebutt while refilling my water bottle.
scuttlebuttприлагательное
Relating to or characterized by rumor or gossip.
The newsroom was full of scuttlebutt stories after the leaks.