👉 Rumours are informal, unconfirmed and unfounded statements that can be shared widely or circulated among people. They often involve gossip, speculation, or conjecture about individuals, groups, events, or things without being proven true by evidence. Rumors can take many forms, such as rumors about a person's health status, the outcome of an event, or even simple remarks made in jest or for humorous effect. Rummage is also often used to describe the act of spreading rumors or gossip