schmo
[ shmoh ]
noun,plural schmoes.Slang.
a foolish, boring, or stupid person; a jerk.
Origin of schmo
1An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; of obscure origin
- Also schmoe .
- Sometimes shmo .
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British Dictionary definitions for schmo
schmo
shmo
/ (ʃməʊ) /
nounplural schmoes or shmoes
US slang a dull, stupid, or boring person
Origin of schmo
1from Yiddish shmok
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