ˈjɛntə

Definitions

1. noun

a middle-aged or older Jewish woman who gossips or spreads rumors, often about other women.

“Her friends would often joke that she was the neighborhood yenta, always knowing everyone’s business.”

2. verb

to act as a yenta, typically by spreading rumors or gossip.

“She was accused of yentifying about her coworkers, causing tension in the office.”