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Verb (Yiddish) - schvitz or schviting: To sweat, perspire, exude moisture as a cooling mechanism.

Can refer to the use of a sauna or steam room to induce a schvitz.
"It's too hot, I'm schviting here!"

"Let's go for a schvitz."
schvitz by thepaintrain January 14, 2009
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Performed in a Russian-Turkish bathhouse, the purpose of a "schvitz" (meaning "sweat"), is multi-fold. Schvitzing, decontaminates the pours, softens the skin, and temporairly lowers blood presure. Some professional fighters use schvitzing, to help make weight for a fight. As it also results in loss of excess water retention. This takes place, in either a dry sauna, or a wet sauna. To complete the process, you douse yourself in ice cold water immediately upon exit, and repeat.
"Damn it's cold outside! Let's warm up with a schvitz!"
schvitz by D. Gould September 14, 2006

Schvitzing 

Sweating, exhibiting perspiration.
Just came back from a walk, it's so hot and humid outside I'm schvitzing!
Schvitzing by Leopard Lady July 28, 2015
Oy, that guy should take a bath! His schvitz is starting to ferment.
schvitz by Loretta La Rue April 20, 2003

screen schvitz 

Sweat or make-up residue built-up on the screen of a smart phone.
I couldn't make out the photo on her phone because it was clouded by screen schvitz.
screen schvitz by Mediarazzi December 1, 2014

schvitzin 

A term used to show dissatisfaction with an event or situation, pushing one to sweating or having a panic attack.
Used typically by older jewish men.
Molochai- Hey Lohoyam, do you have any pastrami today?

Deli Owner- I'm sorry were all out

Molochai- All out? All OUT!? What is dis? No Salami!?!? Im schvitzin over here! Hey everyone I'm schvitzin over here!
schvitzin by bobleesblackman July 6, 2009