schm-

alternative shm- · alternative sm-

1. USUsed 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.

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   Gather 'round while I sing you of Wernher von Braun / A man whose allegiance / Is ruled by expedience / Call him a Nazi, he won't even frown / "Nazi, Schmazi!" says Wernher von Braun

   1965, Tom Lehrer, “Werner von Braun”, in That Was The Week That Was

2. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with m especially for comedic effect.

   Issa big schmood.

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   Look at my big schmeat.