Schmuck

usgb/ʃmʌk/
noun

A foolish or stupid person.

He acted like a complete schmuck at the party.
Visual representation of "schmuck" - A foolish or stupid person.

Often appears as...

  • act like a schmuck
  • what a schmuck

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "schmuck"
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Negative Judgment

Used to criticize someone's intelligence indirectly, often in frustration.

Illustration for Negative Judgment
He locked his keys in the car again, that schmuck.
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Insulting Tone

Carries a strong emotional weight as an insult, implying strong disapproval.

Illustration for Insulting Tone
After wasting our time, he's proven he's a real schmuck.
Visual representation of the word "Schmuck"

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