schmo
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Meaning · English
A stupid, obnoxious, pathetic, or otherwise contemptible person; a schmuck.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The poor schmo would immediately break down and confess that he did a lot of other bad things as well.
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 “schmo” mean?
A stupid, obnoxious, pathetic, or otherwise contemptible person; a schmuck.
Is “schmo” formal or informal?
schmo is generally slang.