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Definition 2024


yenta

yenta

English

Alternative forms

Noun

yenta (plural yentas)

  1. A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a woman gossip; a gossipmonger.
    • Please don't tell your girlfriend what I said; she's a yenta!
  2. (Jewish) A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.