סמאַרקאַטש

Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Polish smarkacz.

Noun

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סמאַרקאַטש (smarkatshm

  1. (derogatory) derogatory name for a young child or snotnose
  2. (derogatory) someone who doesn't know the way of the world or is unable to do physical labour or fight, much as a child