shmaltz meaning

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shmaltz (noun): (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music.

Definition of shmaltz

  1. (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

    Synonyms: schmaltz, schmalz

    Type of: mawkishness

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in TZ · 7-letter words

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