jungle telegraph
The term "jungle telegraph" metaphorically describes an informal network where information or gossip spreads quickly within a group or community.
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Definition
C1Informal Communication
(idiomatic, informal)An unofficial network through which news or gossip spreads rapidly, often by word of mouth.
Example
- I heard about the new policy changes through the jungle telegraph.
- News of their engagement spread quickly via the jungle telegraph.
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