Definition of Hearsay

1. Noun. Gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth.

Exact synonyms: Rumor, Rumour
Generic synonyms: Comment, Gossip, Scuttlebutt
Derivative terms: Rumor, Rumour

2. Adjective. Heard through another rather than directly. "Hearsay information"
Similar to: Indirect

Definition of Hearsay

1. n. Report; rumor; fame; common talk; something heard from another.

Definition of Hearsay

1. secondhand information [n -SAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hearsay

hearing dog
hearing examiner
hearing impaired persons
hearing impairment
hearing impairment
hearing level
hearing loss
hearing officer
hearken
hearkened
hearkener
hearkeners
hearkening
hearkens
hears
hearsay (current term)
hearsays
hearsay evidence
hearsay rule
hearse
hearse
hearsed
hearses
hearsier
hearsiest
hearsing
Hearst
hearsy
heart
heart

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