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)
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)
by JSim May 4, 2010
noun, a guy who thinks that money, fashion sense, and the proper affectation equals coolness.
origin-Yiddish (a stupid person)
related words- Poser, Poseur
origin-Yiddish (a stupid person)
related words- Poser, Poseur
by Malmorte February 3, 2004