"sch-" meaning in English

See sch- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prefix

IPA: /ʃ/
Etymology: Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck. Etymology templates: {{sound-symbolic|en|title=imitative}} imitative 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: sh-, shm-

Alternative forms

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