American Dictionary
Definition schm- in American English
schm- prefix
prefixThe use of "schm-" as a humorous prefix came originally from Yiddish, which has many words beginning with this combination. It was transferred into American English by Jewish immigrants to the U.S.
1
used in front of a word that repeats the previous word in order to comment humorously on or dismiss something
Example
Art, schmart, a child of six could do it.
2
used in front of another word to make a humorously dismissive comment about someone or something
Example
Oedipus Schmoedipus; fancy schmancy
