Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look 3: Lesson 4

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kosher

[Adjective]

proper or legitimate

klutz

[noun]

(Yiddish) a clumsy dolt

matzoh

[noun]

brittle flat bread eaten at Passover

nosh

[noun]

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

Ex: Do n't forget the nosh for the picnic .

putz

[noun]

(Yiddish) a fool; an idiot

schlepper

[noun]

(Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

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: Do n't forget the schmear; it 's the best part !

schmo

[noun]

(Yiddish) a jerk

to schmooze

[Verb]

talk idly or casually and in a friendly way

schmuck

[noun]

(Yiddish) a jerk

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: While some comedians rely on shock value , her shtick is more about clever wordplay and clever observations .

tchotchke

[noun]

(Yiddish) an inexpensive showy trinket

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