Schmendrick vs. Schmuck — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Schmendrick and Schmuck
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Definitions
Schmendrick
A stupid person; a fool; a nincompoop.
Some schmendrick from downstairs asked if you could turn down your stereo.
Schmuck
A clumsy or stupid person; an oaf.
Schmuck
A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because he or she is stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:jerk
Schmuck
A deplorable, pitiful person.
Poor schmuck
Schmuck
(Yiddish) a jerk
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