schmuck

[ʃmʌk]
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A schmuck is someone who's being annoying or foolish.

You might hear people use "schmuck" in conversations about politics or social issues - it can mean anyone who holds an unpopular opinion or behaves in a way that seems silly or absurd. For example, if someone is loudly and proudly wearing a ridiculous outfit, you could call them a schmuck. It's not meant to be a serious insult, but more of a lighthearted way to poke fun at someone who's being a bit too much. Some people also use it in the context of being taken advantage of - like if someone is easily scammed or ripped off, they might call that person a schmuck for their own foolishness. It's an informal word and not commonly used in formal writing or speech.

How common is "schmuck"?

Word schmuck is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because he or she is stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant.

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