schmear
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Meaning · English
To bribe.
Register: slang
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.