A Closer Look 3-Lesson 4

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Street Talk 2
klutz [noun]

a clumsy or awkward person who often drops things or has accidents

Ex: Nobody lets the office klutz carry the birthday cake anymore .
matzoh [noun]

brittle flat bread eaten at Passover

nosh [noun]

a light snack or bite to eat, especially one enjoyed casually

Ex: All the nosh is gone already !
putz [noun]

a foolish, inept, or contemptible person

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schlock [noun]

merchandise that is shoddy or inferior

schmaltz [noun]

(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

schmear [noun]

(New York) a spread of cream cheese, typically on a bagel

Ex: She ordered a lox bagel with a thick schmear .
schmo [noun]

a person regarded as foolish, insignificant, or contemptible

Ex: The schmo knocked over the display and walked off .
schmuck [noun]

a foolish, clumsy, or contemptibly stupid person

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schnook [noun]

(Yiddish) a gullible simpleton more to be pitied than despised

shtick [noun]

(Yiddish) a comedian's distinctive style, routine, or comedic gimmick that sets them apart from others

Ex: He 's known for his absurdist shtick , often weaving surreal and nonsensical elements into his comedy routines .