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ʃmʌkshmuck

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. schmuck, shmuck, schmo, shmonoun

    (Yiddish) a jerk

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  1. shmuck

    Schmuck, or shmuck, is a pejorative term meaning one who is stupid or foolish, or an obnoxious, contemptible or detestable person. The word came into the English language from Yiddish (Yiddish: שמאָק, shmok), where it has similar pejorative meanings, but where its literal meaning is a vulgar term for a penis.

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  1. shmuck

    A shmuck is a term of Yiddish origin, often used in colloquial language to describe someone who is foolish, incompetent, or detestable. It's a derogatory term often implying the person lacks common sense or intelligence. It's important to note that this term can be considered offensive and disrespectful.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shmuck in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shmuck in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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