Yenta

Quick meaning: Yenta is a noun meaning (Jewish) A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

Meaning

(Jewish) A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

Example Sentences

Please don't tell your girlfriend what I said; she's a yenta!

And you had to marry that yenta West Side broad from a family of ward politicians and punchboard gamblers of candy-store kikes and sewer inspectors.

Word Forms

• yentas
• yente
• yentl

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snoop, busybody, gossip, blabbermouth, yente, gossipeuse.

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