Schmuck — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈshmək/

Meaning & Definition of Schmuck

Schmuck (noun)

  1. a stupid, foolish, or unlikeable person, jerk

Schmuck (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "don't be a schmuck and create an embarrassing scene in public"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), sleazeball (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, sod (chiefly British), stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Schmuck

The most common words with a similar meaning to Schmuck:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
Chiefly British: blighter, sod
British: bleeder
bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, sleaze, slime, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun

Related Words for Schmuck

barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit, nitwit, nut, schmo, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead

Near Antonyms of Schmuck

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Word Forms of Schmuck

Inflections: schmucks

Origin & Etymology of Schmuck

Yiddish shmok, literally, penis

First known use: 1892

Frequently Asked Questions about Schmuck

What does "Schmuck" mean?

"Schmuck" means a stupid, foolish, or unlikeable person, jerk. As a noun, it is defined as: a stupid, foolish, or unlikeable person, jerk.

What is another word for "Schmuck"?

Other words for "Schmuck" include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, boor, bounder, bugger and buzzard. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Schmuck" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Schmuck"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Schmuck". Common alternatives include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad and chuff.

What is a slang word for "Schmuck"?

Slang words for "Schmuck" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, scumbag, scuzzball and sleazebag.

How do you use "Schmuck" in a sentence?

Examples of "Schmuck" in a sentence: "don't be a schmuck and create an embarrassing scene in public".

Is "Schmuck" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Schmuck" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Schmuck"?

"Schmuck" is pronounced /ˈshmək/.

What is the origin of the word "Schmuck"?

"Schmuck" comes from Yiddish shmok, literally, penis. First known use: 1892.