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scuttlebutt

[skuht-l-buht] / ˈskʌt lˌbʌt /


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That’s because the scuttlebutt on the grounds has been that the gnome is heading for retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

To the millions who greedily gobbled up scuttlebutt about her legendary meanness over the years, this is far from a news flash.

From Salon Oct. 30, 2024

The leaguewide scuttlebutt was whether the Packers would blow up their roster after what was clearly a lost season and part ways with Aaron Rodgers.

From Seattle Times Jan. 2, 2023

I’ve heard scuttlebutt from the donor community, some of whom are reportedly miffed to have their microscopically printed names out of circulation.

From Washington Post Jul. 23, 2022

We arrived home to a very special heroes’ welcome: the town had been starving outright for good scuttlebutt.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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