bush telegraph
bush telegraph · bush telegraphs
сарафанное радио
Gerüchteküche
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long…A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
(idiomatic)A gossip network.
Forms
plural: bush telegraphsSynonyms
3 synonymscommunication system used by undeveloped societies:jungle telegraph
gossip network:grapevinerumor mill