Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shmock

Noun
/ʃmɒk/
Definition
A foolish or incompetent person; someone who acts in a silly or inept manner.
Examples
  • “Don’t be such a shmock; think before you speak!”
  • “Everyone laughed at him because he was acting like a complete shmock.”
Meaning
The term is often used in a humorous context to refer to someone who is being ridiculous or nonsensical.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • idiot
  • buffoon
  • simpleton