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Definition |
generate gossip, provoke discussion among
people |
Examples |
1) The latest celebrity scandal is causing
tongues to wag on social media. 2) The upcoming election is
causing tongues to wag, with people
divided on who they think will win. |
Etymology |
The term may have come from the Old Norse
word "vagga," which means "to rock or sway." |
Synonyms |
stir up gossip, incite talk, ignite buzz |
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