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Mainly used to describe a cheap, raggedy piece of clothing.
Did you see her sweater? What a schmata!
schmata by Sarah L. February 15, 2005
German or Austrian word for hearty kiss.
see you later, schmatz.
Schmatz by Adam Bernhardt February 19, 2008
When used with the term "industry", the schmata industry refers to the clothing industry, specifically in new york city, and specifically in reference to the women's clothing industry.
My father works in the schmata industry.
schmata by nexyjo March 7, 2007
(Yiddish): Clothing, textiles; pejorative- Rags worn by a person, old tattered clothing.
That old lady always schleps around in her schmattas.
Schmatta by Bgk11111 November 2, 2009
there is a schvatza walking down the street
schvatza by Glenn H November 9, 2006
noun - unfashionable piece of clothing; something you should not be caught dead wearing.
"Where did you get that schmata?"
schmata by RAG August 12, 2003