schmuck
an obnoxious or contemptible person.
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Origin of schmuck
1- Also shmuck .
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How to use schmuck in a sentence
It just degrades the entire institution and confirms the worst perceptions people have of Congress and politicians, when a schmuck like that continues to hold the office and sit in a committee room.
Congressmen Squirm as ‘World-Class Sleazeball’ Gaetz Continues to Roam | Matt Fuller | June 25, 2021 | The Daily BeastBut quite unlike the schmuck, and this is the fun part, they never run up the white flag; indeed quite the opposite.
Steve Scalise and the Right’s Ridiculous Racial Blame Game | Michael Tomasky | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWith this they are further tarring the poor schmuck who is fighting off a life-threatening infection: Dr. Craig Spencer.
New York & New Jersey’s Ebola Quarantines Are an Insane Overreaction | Kent Sepkowitz | October 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnlike that Obama schmuck, who they regard as a total loser.
He played the quintessential Farina role—a lovable schmuck—before the character passed away at the end of Season 2.
R.I.P. Dennis Farina: Six of His Best Roles (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | July 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
By contrast, Anglophones have been using words like schmuck, putz, mamzer, and gonif for only a century or so.
Mazel Tov, Arvind! But Are You Sure It’s Not Kneydl? | Daniel Gross | May 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMr. schmuck is one of the well known and highly esteemed citizens of Walla Walla.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanHe gave to the city of Colfax what is known as schmuck Park and many other evidences of his public spirit could be cited.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanMr. schmuck sat in his chair with a sweet smile, and putting his hands together twirled his thumbs.
Debts of Honor | Maurus JkaiJacob schmuck, a distinguished officer in the war of 1812 with England, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellMr. schmuck was an excellent "paterfamilias," and took great care of children.
Debts of Honor | Maurus Jkai
British Dictionary definitions for schmuck
/ (ʃmʌk) /
US slang a stupid or contemptible person; oaf
Origin of schmuck
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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