This can mean in German "jewelerie" but in English it can be slang for "old and boring person" or "very
intolerant person". Basically anyone who says no to a lot of things can be called a "schmuck". This is not a
compliment or a thing to say when you are
trying to be polite.
Examples:
Me: hey teacher, may I borrow a ruler
Teacher: no.
Me: may I borrow a ruler from my friend?
Teacher: no.
Me: than from who will I borrow a ruler?
Teacher: no one.
Me: wow, you're such an old schmuck.