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group discussion |
Noun
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a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic |
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gab |
Noun
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light informal conversation for social occasions |
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gab |
Verb
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talk profusely |
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groan |
Noun
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an utterance expressing pain or disapproval |
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groan |
Verb
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indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure |
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gabfest |
Noun
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light informal conversation for social occasions |
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gossip |
Noun
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light informal conversation for social occasions |
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gossip |
Noun
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a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people |
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gossip |
Noun
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a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others |
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gossip |
Verb
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talk socially without exchanging too much information |
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gossip |
Verb
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wag one's tongue |
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gossiping |
Noun
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a conversation that spreads personal information about other people |
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gossipmongering |
Noun
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a conversation that spreads personal information about other people |
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gunboat diplomacy |
Noun
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diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives |
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giggle |
Noun
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a foolish or nervous laugh |
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giggle |
Verb
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laugh nervously |
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guffaw |
Noun
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a burst of deep loud hearty laughter |
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guffaw |
Verb
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laugh boisterously |
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green paper |
Noun
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a preliminary report of government proposals that is published in order to stimulate discussion |
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gripe |
Noun
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informal terms for objecting |
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gripe |
Verb
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complain |
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grapevine |
Noun
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gossip spread by spoken communication |
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grapevine |
Noun
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any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries |
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grievance |
Noun
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a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action |
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grievance |
Noun
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an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice |
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grievance |
Noun
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a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation |
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growling |
Noun
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a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal) |
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growling |
Noun
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the sound of growling (as made by animals) |
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grumble |
Noun
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a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone |
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grumble |
Noun
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a loud low dull continuous noise |
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grumble |
Verb
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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath |
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grumble |
Verb
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show one's unhappiness or critical attitude |
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grumble |
Verb
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to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds |
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grumble |
Verb
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make a low noise |
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golden handshake |
Noun
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a lucrative severance agreement offered to an employee, usually as an incentive to retire |
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generation gap |
Noun
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a difference between the views of young people and their parents |
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grammatical rule |
Noun
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a linguistic rule for the syntax of grammatical utterances |
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gummed label |
Noun
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an adhesive label |
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grade point average |
Noun
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a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university |
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GPA |
Noun
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a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university |
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genuflection |
Noun
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the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence |
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genuflexion |
Noun
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the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence |
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goading |
Noun
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a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
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gong buoy |
Noun
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a buoy with a bell on it |
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gasconade |
Noun
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an instance of boastful talk |
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gasconade |
Verb
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show off |
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grade insignia |
Noun
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V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service |
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good luck |
Noun
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an unexpected piece of good luck |
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good luck |
Noun
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a stroke of luck |
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good luck |
Noun
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an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes |