Associations to the word «Yenta»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

YENTA, noun. A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a woman gossip; a gossipmonger
YENTA, noun. A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.

Dictionary definition

YENTA, noun. (Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant.
YENTA, noun. (Yiddish) a woman who talks too much; a gossip unable to keep a secret; a woman who spreads rumors and scandal.

Wise words

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery