this word has stuck in my head
quid·nunc /ˈkwidˌnəNGk/
Noun: An inquisitive and gossipy person
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin quid nunc (what now), implying someone constantly asking "What's new?"
USAGE:
"Naturally, the only time these messages pop up is when quidnunc co-workers are nearby."
Christopher Muther; Entertainment by the Foot; The Boston Globe; Jul 10, 2003.
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