yenta

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish יענטע (yente).

Example Sentences

• "Please don't tell your girlfriend what I said; she's a yenta!"
• "And you had to marry that yenta West Side broad from a family of ward politicians and punchboard gamblers of candy-store kikes and sewer inspectors."