Schmäh
derNounwit; banter; joke (Austrian/South German)
English translations
- 01
slander
- 02
vilification
- 03
abuse
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine abwertende, beleidigende Äußerung; eine Verunglimpfung.
- English meaning
- Insult, slander
- Synonym
- Beleidigung, Beschimpfung
- German example
- Seine Worte waren ein reiner Schmäh.
- English example
- His words were pure insult.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schmäh
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Schmähschrift
abusive pamphlet
- Schmähschrift
libel
- Schmähschrift
slander
- Schmähstad
vilification
- Schmähen
revile
- Schmähstad
slander
- Schmähstad
abuse
- schmähen
to vilify
- schmähen
to defame
- schmähen
to slander
- schmähen
to abuse
- verschmähen
spurnen
- Schmähschrift
Libel
- schmähstad
An outdated term for a person who is made a laughingstock or a target of insults. None
- schmähen
To revile, to defame
- schmählich
Disgraceful, shameful
- verschmähen
To disdain, to scorn
- Verschmäher
A despiser is a person who rejects or scorns something or someone.
- Invektive
An invective is a vehement or violent denunciation, condemnation, or insult.
- Spottgedicht
Satirical poem
- Philippika
A philippic is a passionate, often bitter speech or writing that sharply attacks someone or something.
Example sentences with “Schmäh”
Er hat einen guten Schmäh. (He has good banter.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Schmäh' masculine?
Yes, 'der Schmäh' is masculine.