sch-

See also: sch, Sch, Sch., -sch, and -'sch

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃ/

Prefix

sch-

  1. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect.
    Iss too schticky.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with sch-
schnazzy

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