SCHMALTZ


Meaning of SCHMALTZ in English

/shmahlts, shmawlts/ , n.

1. Informal. exaggerated sentimentalism, as in music or soap operas.

2. fat or grease, esp. of a chicken.

Also, schmalz .

[ 1930-35; shmalts or G Schmaltz; c. SMELT 1 ]

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