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Meaning of yenta

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

yenta

noun

Definitions

  1. A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

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

  2. (Jewish) A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.