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schmaltz

 

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Noun schmaltz has 1 sense
  1. schmaltz, shmaltz, schmalz, mushiness - (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music
    --1 is a kind of mawkishness, sentimentality, drippiness

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Schmaltz

Noun: A type of sentimental or exaggerated art, music, or writing that aims to evoke strong emotions.

Sample Sentence: The movie was full of schmaltz, with its over-the-top romantic scenes and tear-jerking moments.

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Noun: Rendered poultry or beef fat used in Jewish cooking, especially as a spread or for sautéing.

Sample Sentence: The bagels were delicious when topped with a generous amount of schmaltz.

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Verb: To make something excessively sentimental or exaggerated.

Sample Sentence: The songwriter decided to schmaltz up the lyrics to appeal to a broader audience.

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Adjective: Excessively sentimental or overly emotional.

Sample Sentence: The movie's ending was so schmaltzy that it left the audience rolling their eyes.

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