yenta

noun

  1. 1

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

    Please don't tell your girlfriend what I said; she's a yenta!
  2. 2

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

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