chisme2

² = titbit [tidbit, -UK], tidbit [titbit, -USA].

Ex. Her young companion was exceedingly perturbed by this titbit of news; he knew that Kate Lespran was not one to make empty threats.

Ex. The stories are told in the breathless voice of a gossip, full of juicy tidbits, and a shrewd understanding of what makes one life connect to another.

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* contar chismes de Alguien = tell + tales out of school about + Alguien.

* lleno de chismes = gossipy.