Shmatte

//ˈʃmɑtə// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rag.
  2. 2
    An old article of clothing.
  3. 3
    Any item of clothing. slang

    "She skipped onto a minimally decorated stage in a pale salmon pink schmate covered in bows, loose-fitting and obviously filled with surprises."

Example

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"She skipped onto a minimally decorated stage in a pale salmon pink schmate covered in bows, loose-fitting and obviously filled with surprises."

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שמאַטע (shmate); originally from Polish szmata.

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