Definition schmuck in American English

schmuck noun

[countable] noun

/ʃmʌk/

"Schmuck" is a Yiddish word, literally meaning “penis.”

someone who is stupid or behaves in an annoying way

Example

She saw you sneaking in and out of the back door during lunch, you poor dumb schmuck.

Example

You arrogant schmuck, I feel sorry for your patients.

Synonyms and related words

fool lump clown

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