English Explanatory Dictionary

sch-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect.

Pronunciation

/ʃ/

Word forms

sch- sh- shm-

Etymology

Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

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