Green’s Dictionary of Slang

schmear n.

[mispron. of SE smear]

1. (US police) something of little consequence.

[US]N.Y. Times 15 Dec. SM16: Schmear: case of little consequence; minor complaint.

2. (US Und.) flattery.

[US]Goldin et al. DAUL 185/1: Schmear, n. [...] 2.. Mollifying talk or flattery.

3. (US) a slander, a slur.

[US]Wentworth & Flexner DAS 447/1: schmear n. A slander; a complaint; an attempt to expose or ruin another’s reputation.

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