rumor mill



rumor mill

The source from, or process by, which rumors are generated, spread, and perpetuated among a group of people. Primarily heard in US. Listen, Barry, you can't believe everything that comes out of the rumor mill. I can guarantee you that there will be no layoffs this year. One of the downsides of having a celebrity status is having every aspect of your life subjected to the Hollywood rumor mill.
See also: mill, rumor

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PhilomelFIL-ə-mel (English)Literature
BhÀTair-Scottish
Lauressalə-RES-əEnglish (Rare)
NurgÜL-Turkish
Rina (3)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
DƯƠNg-Vietnamese