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Word: schlamiel (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1956-1956
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...phonetic change from the "s" to the "sh" sound is contemporary and popular as shmmo, schlamiel, sham. Synonyms are glop, shmo, jerk, goof, sad sack, "Marty," poorish...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Feb. 27, 1956 | 2/27/1956 | See Source »

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