Definition of Schmalz in English :

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Schmalz meaning in English

Meaning of Schmalz in English

Pronunciation of Schmalz in English

Schmalz pronunciation in English

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Schmalz

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Noun

1. schmaltz, schmalz, shmaltz

(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

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Schmalz

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noun
1. 
excessive sentimentality, esp in music
2. US
animal fat used in cooking

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Schmalz

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noun Slang
1. 
highly sentimental and banal music, literature, etc.
2. 
banal or excessive sentimentalism

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Schmalz

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n.
1. Informal
a. Excessively sentimental art or music.
b. Maudlin sentimentality.
2. Liquid fat, especially chicken fat.

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