English · Slang Candidate

schmear

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Meaning · English

To bribe.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"What happened?" "Nothing." "How could nothing happen if you're not with her? Listen, did you grease that d.j.?" "No." "You didn't schmear him? You think the world owes you a living?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “schmear” mean?

To bribe.

Is “schmear” formal or informal?

schmear is generally slang.

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