schm-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שמ־ (shm-), imitative of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃm-/

Prefix

schm-

  1. (chiefly US) Used to form a reduplicated rhyming compound of any word in order to express disparagement, dismissal, or derision.
    Rain, schmain, we've got a game to play.
  2. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with m especially for comedic effect.
    Issa big schmood.
    Look at my big schmeat.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with schm-
schmancy
Joe Schmoe
schmear

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