/shmear/ , Slang.
n.
1. a dab, as of cream cheese, spread on a roll, bagel, or the like.
2. a number of related things, ideas, etc., resulting in a unified appearance, attitude, plan, or the like (usually used in the phrase the whole schmear ).
3. a bribe.
v.t.
4. to spread; smear: Schmear it on the bread.
5. to bribe.
[ 1960-65; appar. shmirn to smear, grease; cf. MHG smirwen (G schmieren ); see SMEAR ]