schmuck

slang

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Recent Examples of schmuck In the aftermath of the Mets losing the NLCS to those Erewhon-guzzling schmucks from Los Angeles, John Mayer wrote an open letter dedicated to the team’s remarkable season and their smiley shortstop, Francisco Lindor, whom Mayer said became an unexpected muse to him and his career this year. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024 His answer evokes countless nights in the Eighties and early Nineties, when he was likely left out in the line, waiting with the rest of us herbs and schmucks. Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024 Contemporary golf course development is typically the purview of either big institutional players or a deep pocketed individual—not just ‘some schmuck who buys some land and tries to figure it out,’ as Koprowski puts it. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 And don’t be the schmuck on social media who tries to argue that because Lewis went 24-31 as the head coach of the Golden Flashes, his departure from the Colorado Buffaloes is no big loss. Sean Keeler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for schmuck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmuck
Noun
  • Lisa and Jody are mad that Larsa was a jerk at Jody’s birthday party.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 June 2025
  • Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • An evil clown turned serial killer who terrorizes a fictional New York City borough during Halloween and Christmas will join a maniacal lineup of murderers, mutants and monsters during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
  • White-stripe nails Circus-stripe nails Just like a striped Big Top tent, this circus set is complete with stars and clowns.
    Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.
    cleveland, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.
    Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2023
Noun
  • The poker player’s winning cards were an ace, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and a joker acting as a 3.
    Helena Wegner July 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
  • Harry resented the way he was treated as a bit of a joker and the royal wild child.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Birds nest beneath Wright’s generous eaves, skunks burrow into foundations, and spiders spin webs on geometric architectural details.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Austin Wildlife Rescue has taken in over 120 animals since the weekend including baby squirrels, skunks and turtles.
    Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025

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“Schmuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmuck. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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