What is the definition of Grapevine Associated?

The 'grapevine associated' means the informal, unofficial, and often whispered network of gossip and rumors that pops up in the air like grapevine leaves in spring, spreading like wildfire through the workplace (or even just a friend's circle) without any actual grapevine involved.

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Edgy example sentence: "I caught a whiff of the grapevine being associated with the new office coffee machine, so I decided to test it out. It brewed coffee like a seasoned barista, but my taste buds were more in tune with the rumors circulating about who'd be the next to get fired."