Schmaltzier: meaning, definitions and examples
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schmaltzier
[ สmษltziษr ]
colloquial usage
Schmaltzier is a Yiddish-derived word primarily used in informal contexts to describe something that is excessively sentimental or overly emotional. It often carries a connotation of insincerity or exaggerated feelings, particularly in art, music, or literature. The term can refer to works or performances that are perceived as cloying or overly sweet, making them less appealing to some audiences. It's frequently used to critique expressions of sentimentality that may seem forced or artificial, rather than genuine.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The movie was criticized for its schmaltzier moments.
- Her writing often leans towards the schmaltzier side of romance.
- He enjoys schmaltzier melodies that tug at the heartstrings.
Translations
Translations of the word "schmaltzier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น schmaltzier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฎเคพเคฒเฅเคเฅเคเคผเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schmaltzier
๐ฎ๐ฉ schmaltzier
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะฐะปัััะธั
๐ต๐ฑ schmaltzier
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฅใใซใใฃใข
๐ซ๐ท schmaltzier
๐ช๐ธ schmaltzier
๐น๐ท schmaltzier
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ง์น์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุงูุชุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ schmaltzier
๐ธ๐ฐ schmaltzier
๐จ๐ณ ๆฝ้ฉฌๅฐ้ฝๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ schmaltzier
๐ฎ๐ธ schmaltzier
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะผะฐะปัััะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแขแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลmaltzier
๐ฒ๐ฝ schmaltzier
Etymology
The word 'schmaltzier' originates from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews that incorporates elements from German and Hebrew. The term 'schmaltz' itself refers to rendered animal fat, often used in cooking, especially for traditional Jewish dishes. However, in a metaphorical sense, 'schmaltz' has come to describe something that is overly sentimental or excessively emotional. The derivation of 'schmaltzier' builds upon this foundation, with the suffix '-zier' suggesting an augmentation or tendency towards the quality of schmaltz. This linguistic evolution reflects cultural attitudes towards sentimentality, particularly in the context of Jewish humor and storytelling, which often walks the line between deep emotional engagement and playful critique of emotional excess.