Definitions

1. noun

A Yiddish term for rendered chicken fat, typically used for cooking or as a flavoring.

“The recipe called for a generous amount of shmaltz to give the latkes a rich, crispy texture.”

2. noun

Excess or insincere emotional expression, especially in writing or public speaking.

“The overly sentimental novel was criticized for its excessive shmaltz, which detracted from the actual storyline.”

3. verb

To embellish or decorate something with excessive or insincere emotional expression.

“The writer was accused of shmaltzing the story to make it more appealing to a wider audience.”