sān​gū​liù​pó

women of disreputable professions

Senses

三姑六婆 sān​gū​liù​pó women of disreputable professions

(idiom) (originally) various women with disreputable or illegal professions, such as nuns, fortune-tellers, matchmakers, or midwifes; people formerly viewed as untrustworthy or of low social status

三姑六婆 sān​gū​liù​pó gossips

(idiom) nosy women who frequent neighbors' houses to spread rumors or meddle in others' business

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