shu-shu

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːʃuː/
West Indian

noun

[mass noun]
  • rumour; gossip: the shu-shu is that he is being paid his full salary ever since he was ordered back to work

verb

[no object]
  • speak at close range in a low tone, typically to exchange gossip.

Origin:

from French chuchoter 'to whisper'