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schmutz

schmutz

6 9.1
A small spot of dirt on skin or clothing
  • noun
  • /ʃmʊts/
  • US
translation icon : suciedad
  • Look at you, you got schmutz everywhere.
  • a little schmutz
  • get a little schmutz

Do you see this schmutz in his lips foundation, Duh.

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Examples

Synonyms

smudge
vsschmutz
30 1.9

A dirty mark on something that makes it look untidy

is a small speck of dirt often on skin rather than a rubbed mark
grime
vsschmutz
15 2.3

Dirt and soot that make a surface look dirty

is a single small bit of dirt rather than heavy accumulated filth
smear
vsschmutz
14 4.1

A messy mark left on a surface by a substance

is usually a tiny amount rather than a spread or smeared stain
smuts
vsschmutz
  • Offensive
7.2

Small dirty marks on surfaces or paper

is a single tiny amount often on skin rather than multiple spots
daub
vsschmutz
7.7

A small spot of dirt or sticky food on something

is typically a small dry fleck on skin or surface rather than a messy blot
smirch
vsschmutz
  • Archaic
9.8

A dirty mark that spoils the look of clothing or fabric

is a minor amount of dirt, not necessarily a spoiling stain
mouche
vsschmutz
  • Archaic
9.9

A small spot on a surface showing an imperfection

is a small amount of dirt on skin or surface rather than an archaic blot

Antonyms

cleanliness
26 1.0

Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy

purity
25 3.1

The state of having no dirt or other things mixed in

How Dirty

filth
46 2.0
grime
15 2.3
dirt
95 1.0
schmutz
  • US
6 9.1
speck
66 1.3

Surface Forms

schmutz singular
schmutzes plural

Etymology

Schmutz comes from German and Yiddish schmutz, which means 'dirt' or a small dirty mark. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a little 'smudge' on your glasses or a tiny spot on your shirt, because that small bit of dirt is schmutz.