schmuck

[ shmuhk ]

/ ʃmʌk /

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noun Slang.

an obnoxious or contemptible person.

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Origin of schmuck

First recorded in 1890–95, schmuck is from the Yiddish word shmok (vulgar) literally, “penis” (of uncertain origin)

Words nearby schmuck

schmierkase, Schmitt, Schmitt trigger, schmo, schmooze, schmuck, Sch.Mus.B., schmutter, schmutz, schmutzy, Schnabel

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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 Beast
But 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|DAILY BEAST
With 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|DAILY BEAST
Unlike that Obama schmuck, who they regard as a total loser.
CPAC: Come for the Crazy, Stay for the Party|Michelle Cottle|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

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|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|DAILY BEAST
Mr. 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 Lyman
He 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 Lyman
Mr. Schmuck sat in his chair with a sweet smile, and putting his hands together twirled his thumbs.
Debts of Honor|Maurus Jkai
Jacob Schmuck, a distinguished officer in the war of 1812 with England, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Mr. Schmuck was an excellent "paterfamilias," and took great care of children.
Debts of Honor|Maurus Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for schmuck

schmuck

/ (ʃmʌk) /

noun

US slang a stupid or contemptible person; oaf

Word Origin for schmuck

from Yiddish schmuck penis, from German Schmuck decoration, from Middle High German smucken to press into

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