also whats a putz?
They both mean about the same thing…someone who’s a jerk, idiot, etc.
I’ve also seen schmuck used to refer to somebody who got screwed over in a deal. For example: That schmuck paid too much for a car.
it’s also stereotypically used in Hollywood almost exclusively by Jewish characters.
where I heard it was the Grumpy Old Men movies
I think “putz” is hebrew for penis.
I won’t ask why you know that.
Schmuck is German for jewelry…
schmuck also shmuck ( P ) Pronunciation Key (shmk)
n. Slang
A clumsy or stupid person; an oaf.
putz ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pts)
n.
Slang. A fool; an idiot.
Vulgar Slang. A penis.
<Sod you!>
Yiddish for moron, idiot, know-nothing, etc.
a putz is a dick I know…but I thought schmuck was Yiddish for moron…
That’s what I always thought it was.
same here, as for putz…I have no idea
also whats a mook
and whats a mooley(think thats how it is spelled)
A mook I haven’t a clue…but a mooley, provided that’s the spelling, is a derogatory Italian term for a black person.
Gah!
<i>Shmuck</i> is penis, only in a degogetory way, like calling someone a dick, or prick. (Very, VERY rude) Putz is like clutz more then idiot or moron, that’s nodnik and shalmeil (SHLA-meal) All in Yidish.
mook ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mk)
n. Slang
An insignificant or contemptible person
<Meh!>
Schmuck: German for jewellery
putz: German imparative for “clean that up”
I’m very pleased that no’one posted “You”.