sch-

See also: sch, Sch, Sch., -sch, and -'sch

English

Alternative forms

• sh-
• shm-

Etymology

Related to imitative "schm-" of many Yiddish words such as schmaltz or schmuck.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃ/

Prefix

sch-

1. Used to form an intensified word, typically with words starting with voiceless sibilants and affricates like /s/, /ʃ/, and /t͡ʃ/ especially for comedic effect.

   Iss too schticky.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with sch-

Anagrams

• CHS, CHs, Chs., HCs, HSC, chs.