schmaltz

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Yiddish שמאַלץ (shmalts) or German Schmalz. Doublet of smalt, smalto, and enamel.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃmɒlts/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

schmaltz (uncountable)

  1. (uncountable) Liquid chicken fat.
  2. (uncountable) Excessively sentimental art or music.

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