Jessie was sucker for funny guys that could make her laugh without resorting to excessive schmaltz. She was also extremely lonely. And so most nights, as last call grew near, she found herself going home with whoever was willing to close her bar tab.
Noun
- Excessively sentimental, especially with art and music.
- Liquid chicken fat.
Pronunciations
- /ʃmɑlts/
- /ʃmɔlts/
Origin
Borrowed from Yiddish shmalts or German Schmalz.
Cite this Entry
Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Schmaltz.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/schmaltz. Accessed 16 May 2025.
The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style)
The Effin’ Word, s.v. “schmaltz”, accessed May 16, 2025, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/schmaltz.
American Psychological Association (APA Style)
The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Schmaltz. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/schmaltz