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- schmutter/ˈʃmʌtə/Clothing, especially cheap or flashy garments.nounLow (specialised slang)
- schmutz/ʃmʊts/dirt, grime, or filth, typically a small, smudgy amount.nounLow (in mainstream English); Common (in Yiddish-influenced speech, Jewish communities, and specific regional dialects like in parts of New York).
- schnabel/ˈʃnɑːbl̩/The beak or bill of a bird.nounLow
- schnapper/ˈʃnæpə/A large, commercially important food fish of the genus Pagrus, particularly Pagrus auratus, found in the coastal waters of Australia and New Zealand. Also known as the Australasian snapper.nounLow
- schnapps/ʃnæps/A strong, clear distilled spirit, often flavoured with fruit.nounB2
- schnauzer/ˈʃnaʊzə(r)/A breed of dog, originally from Germany, characterized by a wiry coat, distinct beard, and either miniature, standard, or giant size.nounC1
- schnecken/ˈʃnɛkən/A sweet, spiral-shaped yeast pastry, often with cinnamon and nuts.plural-nounLow (common only in contexts related to German cuisine or specialty bakeries)
- schneider/ˈʃnaɪdə/A tailor, especially one who makes or alters men's clothing.nounverb-transitiveLow
- schneider trophy/ˈʃnaɪdə ˌtrəʊfi/A historic international seaplane racing competition (1913-1931).nounLow
- schneiderman/ˈʃnaɪdəmən/A proper surname of German origin meaning 'tailor' (from Schneider + man).nounVery Low
- schnittke/ˈʃnɪt.kə/A proper noun referring to the influential 20th-century Russian composer, Alfred Schnittke, particularly his complex, polystylistic compositions.nounLow
- schnitzel/ˈʃnɪt.səl/A thin slice of meat, typically veal or pork, that is breaded and fried.nounB2
- schnitzler/ˈʃnɪtslə/A common surname of German origin, not typically used as an English word with its own definition. When encountered, it most often refers to Arthur Schnitzler (1862–1931), an Austrian author and playwright.nounRare / Proper Noun
- schnoodle/ˈʃnuː.dəl/A hybrid dog breed resulting from crossing a Schnauzer with a Poodle.nounRare
- schnook/ʃnʊk/A gullible, easily deceived person; a simpleton.nounlow
- schnorkel/ˈʃnɔːk(ə)l/A hollow tube used for breathing when the face is submerged in water, typically while swimming.nounC2
- schnorkle/ˈʃnɔː.kəl/A humorous or informal term for a snorkel, typically used in reference to a breathing tube for swimming or diving.nounVery Low
- schnorrer/ˈʃnɒrə/A person who habitually borrows or lives off others without intending to repay or contribute.nounLow
- schnoz/ʃnɒz/A large or prominent nose.nounLow
- schnozzle/ˈʃnɒz.əl/An informal, often humorous term for a person's nose.nounC1
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