What does shmaltz mean?

Definitions for shmaltz
ʃmɑlts, ʃmɔltsshmaltz

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  1. schmaltz, shmaltz, schmalznoun

    (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music

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  1. shmaltz

    Shmaltz is a Yiddish term originally referring to rendered chicken or goose fat used in cooking. It is an essential ingredient in traditional Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. The term is also used metaphorically within Jewish culture to refer to exaggerated or sentimental emotional expressions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shmaltz in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shmaltz in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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