However, it's used figuratively to mean:
* "Like wildfire" - referring to something that spreads quickly and easily, just like gossip.
* "Very quickly" - emphasizing how fast something is spreading or happening.
Here are some examples of how it might be used:
* "La noticia corrió como el chisme" - The news spread like wildfire.
* "Los rumores se esparcen como el chisme" - Rumors spread very quickly.
The phrase is often used to describe things like news, rumors, or information that spreads rapidly.