scuttlebutt /ˈskʌtəlˌbʌt/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Scuttlebutt is rumours or gossip. 流言蜚语 [美国英语] [非正式]

  例：

  Besides, he has no proof that the allegations are true; Washington is full of scuttlebutt.

  再说，他并没有证据证明这个指控是真的；华盛顿现在到处是流言蜚语。