Shmo
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal Yiddish-origin term for a foolish, stupid, or contemptible person.
“Don't be such a shmo about it, just admit you were wrong and move on.”
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The SHM opening cluster is extremely rare in English. O is the only vowel. A tricky and unexpected Wordle guess.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points. M scores 3. The unusual SHM cluster makes this a surprising valid play that can wrong-foot opponents.
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