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shm-

shm- is the alternative spelling of schm-.

Meaning of schm-

Prefix

schm-

  1. (US) Used to form a reduplicated rhyming compound of any word in order to express disparagement, dismissal, or derision.
    • Rain, schmain, we've got a game to play.
  2. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with m especially for comedic effect.
    • Issa big schmood.

Questions about shm-

What is shm- the alternative spelling of?
Shm- is the alternative spelling of schm-.

Words near shm- in the dictionary

  1. shlurping
  2. shlurps
  3. shlw
  4. SHM
  5. Shm'algyack
  6. shm-
  7. shmagh
  8. shmaghs
  9. shmaltz
  10. shmaltzier
  11. shmaltziest

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