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There isn't an exact masculine equivalent in Yiddish; "busybody" or "blabbermouth" are gender-neutral English synonyms. The Yiddish word is actually spelled "yente" - pronounced yent-e with the second syllable a short e as in bed.

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Q: Is there a male equivalent of the Yiddish word 'yenta'?
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