schmata 

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

schmata 

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

schmata 

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

schmata 

Variation: 'schmat', a bit of old cloth used for general cleaning duties.
Origin: Yiddish.

Pass me that schmat to wipe the sink, will you?

schmata by Jono March 27, 2005

Schmata 

An old Yiddish word for clothing, or rags.

He's completely meshuga - all he wants to do is peddle schmata's! But he's making the shekels I tell you!

Schmata by Traveldan84 November 30, 2018

schmata 

used to describe something of lower quality

that car is schmatta

schmata by Jon Shakaka January 26, 2005

schmata 

A person (usually a woman) who is a either a casual sex partner or mistress who is considered by their lover or society to be as worthless as a schmata or dish rag due to their lack of primary status.

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Monica thought she was Bill's girlfriend but she was actually his schmata.

That's not his wife that's his schmata.

schmata by LopLop'spen January 11, 2016