Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schmutz
Noun
/ʃmʊts/
Definition
A Yiddish term referring to dirt, grime, or any undesirable substance.
Examples
- After the picnic, we had to clean the schmutz off the tablecloth.
- There’s some schmutz on your shirt from the food you were eating.
- The car was covered in schmutz after driving through the muddy road.
Meaning
It commonly describes any kind of mess or sticky residue, particularly in a playful or informal context.
Synonyms
- dirt
- grime
- mess
- smudge
