Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schmatte
Noun
ˈshmɒtə
Definition
A rag, usually referring to scruffy or worn-out clothing.
Examples
- “After working in the garden, I changed into an old schmatte to relax at home.”
- “She donated all her schmatte to the local charity shop.”
- “He wore a schmatte that had seen better days but was comfortable nonetheless.”
Meaning
In Yiddish, ‘schmatte’ is commonly used to describe a piece of clothing that is old, tattered, or generally seen as worthless.
Synonyms
- rag
- clothes
- old clothes
- tattered garment