Synonyms of yenta

Noun


1. yenta, shrew, termagant

usage: (Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant

2. yenta, gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger

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

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Definition and meaning of yenta (Dictionary)