schmuck

[ shmuhk ]

noun

, Slang.

1. an obnoxious or contemptible person.

schmuck

/ ʃmʌk /

noun

1. slang.
   a stupid or contemptible person; oaf

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmuck¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmuck¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From 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.

From The Daily Beast

With this they are further tarring the poor schmuck who is fighting off a life-threatening infection: Dr. Craig Spencer.

From The Daily Beast

Unlike that Obama schmuck, who they regard as a total loser.

From The Daily Beast

He played the quintessential Farina role—a lovable schmuck—before the character passed away at the end of Season 2.

From The Daily Beast

By contrast, Anglophones have been using words like schmuck, putz, mamzer, and gonif for only a century or so.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Schmuck is one of the well known and highly esteemed citizens of Walla Walla.

From Project Gutenberg

He gave to the city of Colfax what is known as Schmuck Park and many other evidences of his public spirit could be cited.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Schmuck sat in his chair with a sweet smile, and putting his hands together twirled his thumbs.

From Project Gutenberg

Jacob Schmuck, a distinguished officer in the war of 1812 with England, died.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Schmuck was an excellent "paterfamilias," and took great care of children.

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