sch-

prefix

sch-

prefix

/ʃ/

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

1

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

  • Iss too schticky.

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