schmaltz

noun \ˈshmȯlts, ˈshmälts\

: music, art, etc., that is very sad or romantic in usually a foolish or exaggerated way

Full Definition of SCHMALTZ

: sentimental or florid music or art

— schmaltzy \ˈshmȯlt-sē, ˈshmält-\ adjective

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schmaltz also schmalz \ˈshmȯlts, ˈshmälts\

Yiddish shmalts, literally, rendered fat

First Known Use: 1935

Synonyms: goo, mush, corn (also schmalz), sludge, slush, soap opera, sorghum

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