schmalz

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Noun schmalz has 1 sense

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

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Schmalz

Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Schmalz refers to a type of rendered fat, typically clarified butter or lard, used in cooking for flavoring and adding richness to dishes.

Sample Sentence: The chef drizzled a spoonful of schmalz over the roasted vegetables, enhancing their taste.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In some local dialects, especially in German-speaking regions, schmalz also colloquially refers to sentimental or overly emotional expressions, often used mockingly.

Sample Sentence: John's speech at the awards ceremony was filled with schmalz, making the audience giggle.