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Schmeer Meaning in English

word

ʃmɪr
shmeer
ʃmɪə
shmeer

释义

An informal word (from Yiddish) for a spreadable food, especially something like cream cheese on a bagel, or the act of spreading it.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in American English, mostly in Jewish communities and bagel shops. Most common as 'a schmeer of cream cheese.' Can be used for other spreads. Playful/informal; not used in formal writing.

例句

Please add a schmeer of butter to my toast.

basic

He likes his bagel with a thick schmeer of cream cheese.

basic

A little schmeer makes the bread taste better.

basic

Just give me a schmeer — not too much, not too little.

natural

You can't have a real New York bagel without a proper schmeer!

natural

He ordered his sandwich with 'the works' — that's lettuce, tomato, and a schmeer of mustard.

natural