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grapevine

[/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/]
nounpl: grapevines
videira
1. A climbing or trailing woody vine that bears grapes
The grapevine grows well in sunny locations.
A videira cresce bem em locais ensolarados.
2. An informal network or chain of communication through which rumors or information spread
I heard through the grapevine that she got the promotion.
Ouvi pela boca pequena que ela conseguiu a promoção.
NYC Slang
the street word; the buzz; what people are saying
Synonyms
vineVitisrumor millword of mouthhearsay
Antonyms
official announcementpublic statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
videira; boca pequena (for rumors)
Most common usage in both Portugal and Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
videira; fofoca (colloquial for rumors)
More informal term for gossip networks
São Paulo
videira; murmurinho (colloquial for rumors)
Alternative informal expression
Portugal
videira; boca pequena; passa-palavra
Passa-palavra is also used for informal information spreading

Related Idioms & Phrases

hear something through the grapevine
according to the grapevine
the grapevine says
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