schmalz

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A noun, often used in the context of art or music, referring to excessive or mawkish sentimentality, a term derived from Yiddish.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das in Kunst, Musik und Literatur übermäßige oder kitschige Sentimentalität bezeichnet; der Begriff stammt aus dem Jiddischen.

1. Excessive sentimentality C1 informal art

   An excessive or mawkish sentimentality, especially in art, music, or literature.

   • The movie was full of schmalz, with its tear-jerking scenes and dramatic music.
   • Critics accused the novel of being pure schmalz, lacking any real depth.
   • The singer's performance was criticized for its schmalz and lack of authenticity.

   🇩🇪Sentimentalität

   Synonyme: bathoscornhokumkitschmawkishnessmushsapsentimentalismsentimentalityslush

• schmalzes plural form
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• schmalz's possessive singular form