Meaning of Yenta | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Jewish

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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