schmendrick
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A stupid person; a fool; a nincompoop.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Some schmendrick from downstairs asked if you could turn down your stereo.
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 “schmendrick” mean?
A stupid person; a fool; a nincompoop.
Is “schmendrick” formal or informal?
schmendrick is generally slang.