schmalz

Definitions of schmalz
  1. noun
    (Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music
    synonyms: schmaltz, shmaltz
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    type of:
    drippiness, mawkishness, mushiness, sentimentality, sloppiness, soupiness
    falsely emotional in a maudlin way
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