yenta
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Yiddish.
Noun [edit]
yenta (plural yentas)
- 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!
- a matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.
