First Known Use: 1923
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yenta
noun yen·ta \ˈyen-tə\
Definition of YENTA
: one that meddles; also : blabbermouth, gossip
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Origin of YENTA
Yiddish yente, from the name Yente
Related to YENTA
- Synonyms
- circulator, gossiper, gossipmonger, newsmonger, quidnunc, talebearer, tale-teller, telltale, gossip
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