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HOW DO YOU SAY GOSSIP IN CREOLE

You can say “tripotay” for “gossip” in Haitian Creole.

Main Ways To Say “Gossip” In Creole

For Haitian Creole (the most common “Creole” people ask about):

  • tripotay – gossip (general word).
  • fè tripotay / fè tripotaj – to gossip, to do gossip.
  • Djòl alèlè – a “gossiper,” literally someone who can’t stop talking about others.

Example sentences:

  • Li renmen fè tripotay. = “He/She likes to gossip.”
  • Tripotay pa bon. = “Gossip isn’t good.”
  • Djòl alèlè sa a toujou ap pale moun. = “That gossiper is always talking about people.”

Other Creole Varieties

“Creole” can also mean other Caribbean French-based creoles, where the word is different:

  • In some Antillean / Vincentian Creole, konmès / comess is used for “gossip.”

So if you mean Haitian Creole, use tripotay ; if you mean other Caribbean French Creoles, you may hear konmès/comess instead.

Mini “Quick Scoop” On Gossip In Haitian Creole

Everyday Phrases

People mix “tripotay” into casual talk a lot, especially when sharing news or drama:

  • Ann fè yon ti tripotay. = “Let’s do a little gossip.”
  • M’pa nan tripotay. = “I’m not into gossip.”

Online, teachers and creators have been posting “word of the day” videos explaining terms like tripotay and Djòl alèlè , especially since around 2022, to help learners catch real-life slang and conversation style.

Bullet-Point Cheat Sheet

  • “Gossip” in Haitian Creole: tripotay.
  • “To gossip”: fè tripotay / fè tripotaj.
  • “Gossiper”: Djòl alèlè (slang).
  • Other creoles (e.g., Antillean/Vincentian): konmès/comess for gossip.

Short Numbered List For Learners

  1. If you just want the word “gossip,” learn tripotay first.
  1. To say someone is gossiping, use l ap fè tripotay (“he/she is gossiping”).
  1. To describe a person who gossips a lot, you can call them Djòl alèlè in Haitian Creole slang.

“Tripotay pa bon, men li toujou ‘latest news’ nan lakou a.”
“Gossip isn’t good, but it’s always the ‘latest news’ in the yard.”

TL;DR:
You say “tripotay” for “gossip” in Haitian Creole, and “fè tripotay” for “to gossip.”

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