from Yiddish, shmalts, meaning rendered (melted) animal fat; usually
chicken fat. Schmaltz is used to make matzo balls.
figuratively: a
work of art that is excessively
sentimental, sappy or cheesy.
That old Jewish guy at the next table is
spreading schmaltz on his bread. It's so grody!
Gone With the Wind?! Why would you want to see that
piece of 1930's schmaltz? Let's rent AVP instead!