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11. Schtick

A Yiddish word for what a person is known to do, or the M.O. (modus operandi), such as a comedian's schtick that keeps them coming back for more. See also Yiddish.

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12. Schmaltzy

A Yiddish word meaning "chicken fatty", or "greasy," describes extreme gushing, over-the-top flattery, or corniness. See also Yiddish.

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13. Shlep

To drag ones self along, slouchily or lazily, particularly when performing a duty grudgingly. "He shlepped the heavy box out of the mail truck." See also Yiddish.

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14. Glitch

A slip-up or minor error of operation. See also Yiddish.

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15. Spangle

A small, glittering, shiny piece of metal used as a decoration.
To sprinkle or stud with such glittery tiny, bright pieces.

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16. Blinkered

(adj) Narrow-minded and limited in scope; unwilling to listen to another viewpoint. Having blinkers on.

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17. Dickens

An exclamation usually used in the phrase, "What in the dickens?!?"

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18. Dumpling

A kind of pasty food we all know about, with a silly name.

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19. Snicker

A sly, derisive laugh

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20. Katydid

Or maybe katydidn't, but she's related to Jimminy Cricket. See also Insects.

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