schmear Synonyms
Another word for schmear
• noun (Context 1)
A portion or layer of a soft food substance, especially cream cheese spread on a bagel.
"She ordered a toasted sesame bagel with a generous spread of scallion cream cheese."
• verb (Context 2)
To spread or coat a surface thickly with a soft substance, especially cream cheese on bread or a bagel.
"He schmeared the warm rye toast with salted butter and honey."
• noun (Context 3)
An entire collection, group, or set of related things; the whole affair or package (chiefly in the phrase 'the whole schmear').
"When they bought the cabin, the seller included the furniture, the boat, and the whole lot."
• noun (Context 4)
An illicit payment, inducement, or flatteringly generous gesture intended to curry favor; a bribe.
"The contractor slipped the inspector a quiet bribe to expedite the building permit."
• verb (Context 5)
To bribe or flatter someone in order to gain an advantage or secure a favor (informal).
"They had to bribe the maître d' just to get a table near the stage."