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noun

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The correct spelling is yentas. A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger. For example: "Please don't tell your girlfriend what I said; she's a yenta!"

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.
  2. 2.(Jewish) A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.

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