schnock

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French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably borrowed from Yiddish שנוק (shnuk), a variant of שמאָק (shmok).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃnɔk/
  • Hyphenation: schnock
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Noun[edit]

schnock m or f (plural schnocks)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) fool, idiot, imbecile
    Synonyms: con, imbécile
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) old geezer
  3. (colloquial, derogatory) senile person
  4. (colloquial, derogatory) bloke, guy, man
    Synonyms: individu, type

Adjective[edit]

schnock (feminine schnock, masculine plural schnocks, feminine plural schnocks)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) stupid, idiotic
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) senile, doddering

Further reading[edit]

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