Definition of SCHMALZY

schmalzy

Adjective Satellite

  • effusively or insincerely emotional

Adj

  • Alternative spelling of schmaltzy.

Adjective

  • Characterized by excessive sentimentality; overly sweet.

Examples

  • The SCHMALZY love song playing in the background didn’t help him focus on his Scrabble strategy.

Origin / Etymology

From schmalz + -y.

Scrabble Score: 27

schmalzy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
schmalzy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
schmalzy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 28

schmalzy: valid Words With Friends Word