back-fence

back-fence
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: back fence
: having an intimate informal but often malicious or slanderous character — used chiefly of conversation

cheery back-fence chats

vicious back-fence gossip

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back-fence «BAK FEHNS», adjective.
between neighbors; neighborly: »

back-fence gossip.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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