"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: {{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. Tags: morpheme Synonyms: shm-
    Sense id: en-sch--en-prefix-PYlfg7bq

Alternative forms

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      },
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      "name": "m"
    },
    {
      "args": {
        "1": "en",
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      },
      "expansion": "schmuck",
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  "etymology_text": "Related to imitative \"schm-\" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.",
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  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "prefix",
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      "categories": [],
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Iss too schticky.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect."
      ],
      "id": "en-sch--en-prefix-PYlfg7bq",
      "links": [
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          "voiceless",
          "voiceless#English"
        ],
        [
          "sibilants",
          "sibilants#English"
        ],
        [
          "affricates",
          "affricates#English"
        ]
      ],
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        {
          "word": "shm-"
        }
      ],
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      "ipa": "/ʃ/"
    }
  ],
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      },
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        "1": "en",
        "2": "schmuck"
      },
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      "name": "m"
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  ],
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        "2": "prefixes"
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        "English terms with usage examples"
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          "text": "Iss too schticky.",
          "type": "example"
        }
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        "Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect."
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "voiceless",
          "voiceless#English"
        ],
        [
          "sibilants",
          "sibilants#English"
        ],
        [
          "affricates",
          "affricates#English"
        ]
      ],
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    }
  ],
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    {
      "word": "shm-"
    }
  ],
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}

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