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shmuck

/ʃmʌk/

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noun

/ʃmʌk/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное идишского происхождения, обозначающее презренного или глупого человека, часто используемое как мягкое оскорбление.

A noun of Yiddish origin referring to a contemptible or foolish person, often used as a mild insult.

  1. A contemptible or foolish personB2informal

    A person who is considered stupid, inept, or contemptible; a jerk.

    ruНичтожество

    • He acted like a real shmuck when he cut in line.
    • Don't be such a shmuck; apologize to her.
    • That shmuck forgot our meeting again.

    Synonymsassblockheadbuffoonclowndoltdopefoolidiotjerknincompoop