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Definition of schmuck

schmuck

/ʃmʌk/
schmuck
Plural:schmucks
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Adjective:schmucky
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• noun

1

North American A foolish, gullible, or contemptible person; an obnoxious jerk or simpleton (slang).

Example

"He felt like a complete schmuck after realizing he had fallen for the obvious phone scam."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although used in casual American English as a relatively mild insult for a gullible fool or jerk, the word originates as a vulgar anatomical term in Yiddish and may be considered offensive by traditional speakers.

• Rhymes for schmuck

• Nearby Words

schmooze
schmoozer
schmoozy
schmuck
schnapps
schnauzer
schnitzel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Yiddish shmok, literally meaning 'penis' and figuratively 'fool', probably derived from Old Polish smok ('serpent, dragon') or Middle High German smuck ('ornament, jewel').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schmuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schmuck
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