schmo

[ 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

Even Louis CK gets in on the fun as the Joe Schmo foil to Richie.

From The Daily Beast

The founders and bosses will have Class A shares – one share, one vote – just like any schmo who buys in at the IPO.

From The Daily Beast

They may live in New York, San Francisco, or Taos, N.M., but they band together to influence Joe Schmo in Oshkosh, Wis.

From The Daily Beast