schmo
AmericanSometimes shmo
noun
PLURAL
schmoesnoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of schmo
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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At just about every turn, our loveable “schmo” suspects that something about “The Goat” isn't on the up-and-up — even at one point outright declaring that the whole show must be an elaborate prank on him.
From Salon
The not-so-shocking revelation of the original “Squid Game” was that these poor schmoes were being toyed and done away with for the entertainment of the jaded rich.
From Los Angeles Times
Unfortunately for the guru, only a schmo would fall for this Schmäh.
From Los Angeles Times
“They can go find some other schmo,” she said.
From Washington Post
“He or she is going to passively take whatever tweeting rights and whatever content Twitter the company provides, and whoever’s calling the shots, joe schmo Twitter user doesn’t have any control.”
From Los Angeles Times
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