schmaltzy
[ shmahlt-see, shmawlt- ]
adjective,schmaltz·i·er, schmaltz·i·est.Informal.
of, relating to, or characterized by schmaltz, or exaggerated sentimentalism.
Origin of schmaltzy
1- Also schmalz·y .
- Sometimes shmaltz·y .
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British Dictionary definitions for schmaltzy
schmaltzy
/ (ʃmæltsɪ, ʃmɔːltsɪ) /
adjective-ier or -iest
excessively sentimental
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