Tratsch
Tratsch is a German noun meaning idle talk about other people, especially personal matters or rumors. It translates roughly to gossip or chatter in English. The word comes from the verb tratschen (“to gossip, to chatter”) and is typically used for informal, conversational talk rather than formal communication. Depending on context, Tratsch can be light-hearted social banter or a vehicle for spreading unverified information and rumors.
In German-speaking regions, phrases such as “Tratsch und Klatsch” or “Tratscherei” are common. The term coexists
Usage notes: Tratsch is largely informal and is usually used in everyday speech or tabloid-style discourse.