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schmalzig — meaning in English

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English meaning

corny adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
hokey adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
schmaltzy adj Very sentimental in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.

Senses

schmalzig is used for these senses in English:

corny Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
hokey (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
schmaltzy Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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