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俚语 schmendrick
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schmendrick

A stupid and ineffectual nobody.

From Yiddish shmendrik, the name of a character in an operetta by Avrom Goldfaden (1840-1908), Father of Yiddish Theater. (Dictionary.com)
"Nice, isn't it. Go ahead, take it. Here's the thing: That schmendrick that keeps looking over here -- and that one -- he's got a gun. You gotta do, what you gotta do. Stealin'. It's a beautiful thing." (Gatorade commercial featuring Harvey Keitel urging Derek Jeter to steal second base. See it on YouTube)

Schmendrick

noun, a guy who thinks that money, fashion sense, and the proper affectation equals coolness.

origin-Yiddish (a stupid person)

related words- Poser, Poseur
"That guy Manny, he ain't all that! He's a fuckin' Schmendrick!"
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