What does scuttlebutt mean?
A source of gossip or rumors, often a water barrel or cask on a ship where sailors would gather to discuss news and rumors. A piece of equipment, such as a water barrel or cask, on a ship.
Example
"The scuttlebutt on the ship was that we would be arriving at our destination a day early."
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