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schmendrick

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)
"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
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on the county

Colloquial expression identifying one as being dependent on government financial assistance. Usually implies laziness and/or unemployability. Living entirely at the tax payer's expense.
Did you hear that Yolanda had another child? That's right: No man, no job, just fat and on the county.
by JSim November 29, 2006
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