Where does “yenta” come from?
yenta (English) comes from Yiddish יענטע — A female busybody or gossipmonger; A matchmaker.
yenta (English): A woman who meddles in the business of others; a...
Definitions
- A woman who meddles in the business of others; a...
Ancestry of “yenta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Yiddish | יענטע | A female busybody or gossipmonger; A matchmaker |