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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchmuck
/ʃmʌk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A foolish or contemptible person.
"He acted like a schmuck by not preparing for the meeting." - 2
A term used to describe someone who is inept or clumsy.
"Don't be a schmuck; just ask for help if you need it."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'schmuck' originates from Yiddish, derived from the German word 'Schmuck', meaning 'ornament' or 'jewelry'. Over time, it evolved in American English to refer to a foolish or contemptible person, reflecting a shift in connotation from something decorative to something derogatory.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Schmuck" is said worldwide
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imbécile
Transliteration: ɛ̃.be.sil
"Il a agi comme un imbécile en ne se préparant pas."
Schmuck
Transliteration: ʃmʊk
"Er hat sich wie ein Schmuck benommen, als er nicht vorbereitet war."
stupido
Transliteration: stuˈpido
"Si è comportato da stupido non preparandosi."
idiota
Transliteration: iˈðjota
"Actuó como un idiota al no prepararse."
idiota
Transliteration: iˈdi.ota
"Ele agiu como um idiota por não se preparar."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"उसने बेवकूफ की तरह व्यवहार किया।"
傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他像个傻瓜一样没有准备。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 준비하지 않아서 바보처럼 행동했다."
バカ
Transliteration: baka
"彼は準備せずにバカな行動をした。"
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