schmuck
word
/ˈʃmək/
shmuhk
/ʃmˈʌk/
shmuhk
Definition
A slang word for a foolish or stupid person, sometimes used to insult someone in a light or joking way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and originally from Yiddish; mainly used in American English. Can be playful, but may also offend—best used among friends. Not as harsh as some insults, but avoid in formal settings.
Spanish: idiota - imbécilPortuguese (BR): idiota - otárioPortuguese (PT): totó - patetaChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 蠢蛋Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 呆子Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أبله - مغفلBengali: বোকা - গাধাRussian: дурак - идиотJapanese: バカ - まぬけVietnamese: ngốc - kẻ ngốcKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: ahmak - enayiUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
Don't be a schmuck and forget your keys.
basic
He called me a schmuck when I made a mistake.
basic
Only a schmuck would believe that story.
basic
Yeah, I know I acted like a schmuck, but I’ll make it up to you.
natural
I felt like such a schmuck after spilling coffee everywhere.
natural
Don't trust him—he's a real schmuck when it comes to money.
natural