schm-
English
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editEtymology
editImitative of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.
Pronunciation
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editschm-
- (chiefly US) Used to form a reduplicated rhyming compound of any word in order to express disparagement, dismissal, or derision.
- Rain, schmain, we've got a game to play.
- Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with m especially for comedic effect.
- Issa big schmood.
- Look at my big schmeat.