"sch-" meaning in All languages combined

See sch- on Wiktionary

Prefix [English]

IPA: /ʃ/
Etymology: Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck. Etymology templates: {{m|en|schmaltz}} schmaltz, {{m|en|schmuck}} schmuck Head templates: {{head|en|prefixes}} sch-
  1. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect. Wikipedia link: shm-reduplication Tags: morpheme Synonyms: shm-
    Sense id: en-sch--en-prefix-PYlfg7bq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

Download JSON data for sch- meaning in All languages combined (1.1kB)

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