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shmendrik

shmendrik is the alternative form of schmendrick.

Meaning of schmendrick

Noun

schmendrick (plural schmendricks)

  1. (Jewish, US, derogatory, slang) A stupid person; a fool; a nincompoop.
    • Some schmendrick from downstairs asked if you could turn down your stereo.

Forms of shmendrik

pluralshmendriks

Questions about shmendrik

What is shmendrik the alternative form of?
Shmendrik is the alternative form of schmendrick.

Words near shmendrik in the dictionary

  1. shmek
  2. shmekl
  3. shmeks
  4. shmendrick
  5. shmendricks
  6. shmendrik
  7. shmendriks
  8. shmexy
  9. Shmigel
  10. Shmigelsky
  11. Shmini Atzeret

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