RUMOUR

UK and ANZ, [US and ANZ] rumor [noun] - an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, which quickly spreads from person to personan atmosphere of rumour and suspicion [U]Rumours are going round (the school) about why the teacher left her previous school. [C]She's circulating/spreading rumours that the manager is going to resign. [C + that clause]They refused to confirm or deny the rumour of planned job losses. [C]Rumour has it (= people are saying) (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true?A rumour-monger is a person who spreads rumours.