schmo

[ shmoh ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural schmoes.

1. a foolish, boring, or stupid person; a jerk.

schmo

/ ʃməʊ /

noun

1. slang.
   a dull, stupid, or boring person

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmo¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of schmo¹

from Yiddish shmok

Example Sentences

The not-so-shocking revelation of the original “Squid Game” was that these poor schmoes were being toyed and done away with for the entertainment of the jaded rich.

From Los Angeles Times

Unfortunately for the guru, only a schmo would fall for this Schmäh.

From Los Angeles Times

“They can go find some other schmo,” she said.

From Washington Post

“Can you believe that schmo? He says that Aaron ran off, maybe freight-hopped to St. Louis or Cincinnati.”

From Literature

“He or she is going to passively take whatever tweeting rights and whatever content Twitter the company provides, and whoever’s calling the shots, joe schmo Twitter user doesn’t have any control.”

From Los Angeles Times