Put it about

verb

To spread a rumor or information.

He's been putting it about that he's going to resign.
Visual representation of "put it about" - To spread a rumor or information.

Often appears as...

  • put it about that
  • put it about how

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To behave in a sexually promiscuous manner.

She's been putting it about since her divorce.
Visual representation of "put it about" - To behave in a sexually promiscuous manner.

Often appears as...

  • putting it about a lot
  • started putting it about

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To spread a rumor or information.

He's been putting it about that he's going to resign.
Visual representation of "put it about" - To spread a rumor or information.

Often appears as...

  • put it about that
  • put it about how

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To behave in a sexually promiscuous manner.

She's been putting it about since her divorce.
Visual representation of "put it about" - To behave in a sexually promiscuous manner.

Often appears as...

  • putting it about a lot
  • started putting it about

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "put it about"
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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Did you hear he's putting it about that the boss is retiring?
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Negative Connotation

May imply spreading rumors with negative intentions or to cause trouble.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Be careful not to put it about that she cheated on the test without proof.
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Gossip Context

Often associated with gossip, rather than factual information or news.

Illustration for Gossip Context
Jim's putting it about that there's going to be a surprise quiz next week.
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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Did you hear he's putting it about that the boss is retiring?
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Negative Connotation

May imply spreading rumors with negative intentions or to cause trouble.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Be careful not to put it about that she cheated on the test without proof.
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Gossip Context

Often associated with gossip, rather than factual information or news.

Illustration for Gossip Context
Jim's putting it about that there's going to be a surprise quiz next week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in informal conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
Did you hear he's putting it about that the boss is retiring?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

May imply spreading rumors with negative intentions or to cause trouble.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Be careful not to put it about that she cheated on the test without proof.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Gossip Context

Often associated with gossip, rather than factual information or news.

Illustration for Gossip Context
Jim's putting it about that there's going to be a surprise quiz next week.
Visual representation of the word "Put it about"

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