Spiteful gossip is a malicious form of communication that involves spreading rumors and lies about someone in order to hurt their reputation. The crossword solutions for the term 'spiteful gossip' are CAT (3 letters) and TABBY (5 letters). CAT is an acronym for 'CATTY, ' which is a slang term used to describe someone who engages in spiteful gossip. TABBY is a type of CAT, which is a fitting metaphor for someone who engages in spiteful gossip.