Yenta

Word YENTA
Character 5
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Definitions and meanings of "Yenta"

What do we mean by yenta?

A person, especially a woman, who is considered to be meddlesome or gossipy. noun

A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a woman gossip; a gossipmonger noun

A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses. noun

(Yiddish) a woman who talks too much; a gossip unable to keep a secret; a woman who spreads rumors and scandal noun

(Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant noun

A woman who meddles in the business of others; a busybody; a female gossipmonger.

(Jewish) A matchmaker; a woman who specializes in finding spouses.

One who gossips. This individual can be a goy. Urban Dictionary

Yiddish - Meddler, gossiper, meddlesome, busybody, nuisance. Mostly Judaic and female. Urban Dictionary

From Jewish background which means a woman who talks too much and never shuts up. Can be used as Yentering also. Urban Dictionary

Originally a Jewish woman's name, used for a character created by humorist Jacob Adler and the matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof. Came to mean, by extension, a gossip or matchmaker. Has also recently come to mean a woman who fits negative stereotypes of urban women. See: characters on Sex and the City. Urban Dictionary

1) Yiddish word which describes an old woman who is a matchmaker - a Yentle.(Ref. Fiddler on the Roof) 2) In modern use the meaning has become that of an annoying old hag. Urban Dictionary

Just as there are bad witches and good witches, so there are good yentas and bad yentas. A good yenta provides you knowledge and wisdom about everything and a bad yenta is just an annoyance and gossip. Urban Dictionary

That fucking annoying lady that never stops talking. Usually a friend of your mom's. Urban Dictionary

Bitches, fugazees, fake, chumps Urban Dictionary

A group of 5 very attractive men who go on a special conquest every summer. They may not ever be at the location ever again but their legacy will remain forever. Urban Dictionary

The member Swert from BZPower.com. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Yenta

The word "yenta" in example sentences

I've been called a yenta, matchmaker and people magnet. ❋ Marcia Brixey (2011)

"Last time I spoke up I got called a yenta, at Crumbs no less." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Last time I spoke up I got called a yenta, at Crumbs no less. omg11! ❋ Unknown (2010)

The yenta is a mashup of the best qualities of not missing a trick and caring. ❋ Unknown (2008)

(Is "yenta" one of those words Shakespeare made up?) ❋ Unknown (2010)

At other points over the preceding few days, though, he fully lost it, denouncing the idea of appeasing the Democratic conference and publicly initiating a lusty exchange of insults with other officials, during which he was called a "yenta" and a plantation owner. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Weiss said the "yenta" part of the Web site's name refers to the enormous amount of personal information that is shared and consumed on the site. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In it, he bashes Obama as having "done nothing" and Silverman as a "yenta" while urging Americans to vote for McCain. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mavericks In The Morning will air at 9 am, directly after Fox and Friends and will be patterned after the popular fourth "yenta" hour of the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In addition to the dates, there were also times for general mingling with the crowd, and our yenta hostess did a wonderful job keeping us laughing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Ted Danson]? Yeah Her girlfriend, [Ted]. ... And then he's [gossiping]? What a little yenta! ❋ Megalo (2007)

Those [three] [Yentas] keep trying to [set me up] with their grandsons. ❋ Mario Rogic (2003)

[Your girl] is such a Yenta. So [your girl] and her friends are Yentering at [Starbucks] ❋ Cecil Z. (2005)

Samantha is pressuring Ted to [propose] just because she wants the [validation] of her [yenta] friends. ❋ Bob519 (2010)

1) My parents are going to the [Yentle] tonight to negotiate [the dowry]. 2) That fucking Jessica, she's such a fucking Yenta, telling everybody I slept [with Tony]. ❋ Albert (2005)

Good [yenta] - My aunt is such a yenta, I called her about where to find a classy new outfit but at a cheap price and she knew just where to go. Bad yenta - Don't tell my [mother-in-law] anything [confidential], she'll just spread it around. ❋ E. Kramer (2005)

``Mom'', I said, ``[If you ever] turn into that kind of [yenta], I will have to kill you.[''] ❋ Joshua_ (2003)

[dem] [chumps] on 115th is some yentas [fam] ❋ Grove (2007)

Yo, those [yentas] looked so hot in their suits at [banquet]? or I wish i could join the Yenta [conquest]. ❋ Yentaman 3 (2011)

[I think] it [pretty much] explains itself. ❋ Duce (2005)

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