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Julia Huong
2021-10-09 09:10
Schmaltzy disapproving adjective informal
To describe something that is overly sweet and sentimental.
This song is so schmaltzy that she can't listen to the whole song.
This novel tells about a schmaltzy love affair. I am not passionate about these romantic ones.
It seems schmaltzy, yet Peter says it with great warmth.
Every man will eventually find a suitable woman to be his romantic partner.
The word was first recorded in 1935.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to express something bad is happening again
Here we go again! Lisa has just asked to borrow my new dress.
