schmaltz

See also: Schmaltz

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃmɒlts/

• Audio (Southern England)

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Noun

schmaltz (uncountable)

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

Derived terms

• schmaltzy