schmo

Also schmoe
Sometimes shmo

[shmoh]

noun

Slang.

plural

schmoes 

1. a foolish, boring, or stupid person; a jerk.

schmo

/ ʃməʊ /

noun

1. slang,  a dull, stupid, or boring person

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmo¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmo¹

from Yiddish shmok

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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Unfortunately for the guru, only a schmo would fall for this Schmäh.

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“They can go find some other schmo,” she said.

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“Can you believe that schmo? He says that Aaron ran off, maybe freight-hopped to St. Louis or Cincinnati.”

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