Shmaltz and Schmalz

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Shmaltz noun - (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music.

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Schmalz is a synonym for shmaltz. In some cases you can use "Schmalz" instead a noun "Shmaltz".

Schmalz noun - (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music.

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Shmaltz is a synonym for schmalz. You can use "Shmaltz" instead a noun "Schmalz".

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