What Is the ‘Gossip Tense’?
Gossip has a bad reputation. The definition of gossip is "to retail facts, rumors, or behind-the-scenes information about other persons," but the practice is known for spreading unfounded rumors and secrets about people who aren't able to refute them. However, practically everyone is guilty of sharing a tidbit of information
or relaying some insider knowledge. As the famed journalist Barbara Walters once said, "Show me someone who never gossips, and I will show you someone who is not interested in people." It feels good to gossip sometimes, and the Turkish language has an interesting feature that supports sharing information. It's...
