schmutzy

schmutz·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shmoo t-see]
- /ˈʃmʊt si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shmoo t-see]
- /ˈʃmʊt si/

Definition of schmutzy word

adjective schmutzy Slang. dirty; grimy. 1

Just one definition for schmutzy

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Origin of schmutzy

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; schmutz + -y1, as translation of Yiddish shmutsik or German schmutzig

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Parts of speech for Schmutzy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Schmutzy

schmutzy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

schmutzy usage trend in Literature

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