Despite its higher origin's, Yenta largely refers to a gossipy woman; a blabbermouth, who can't keep a secret, who spreads rumors and scandal and gladly gives advice whether or not one even wants it and has become a popular term for a matchmaker.
Despite its higher origin's, Yenta largely refers to a Jewish woman. From a funny talkative Jewish female to a gossipy woman; a blabbermouth, who can't keep a secret, who spreads rumors and scandal and gladly gives advice whether or not one even wants it, it has become a popular term for a matchmaker.