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shemozzle — [19] Shemozzle is one of a number of Yiddish words beginning with sh to have found their way into English. Most are relatively recent introductions, via American English – schlemiel ‘fool, blunderer’ [19] (possibly from a Biblical character… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
shemozzle — [19] Shemozzle is one of a number of Yiddish words beginning with sh to have found their way into English. Most are relatively recent introductions, via American English – schlemiel ‘fool, blunderer’ [19] (possibly from a Biblical character… … Word origins
Shemozzle — 1. confused state of affairs; muddle; 2. uproar; row (originally British slang (late 19th C.), from Yiddish shlim mazel person who always has bad luck) … Dictionary of Australian slang
shemozzle — Australian Slang 1. confused state of affairs; muddle; 2. uproar; row (originally British slang (late 19th C.), from Yiddish shlim mazel person who always has bad luck) … English dialects glossary
shemozzle — [ʃɪ mɒz(ə)l] (also schemozzle) noun informal a state of chaos and confusion; a muddle. Origin C19: Yiddish, suggested by late Heb. šel lō mazzāl of no luck … English new terms dictionary
shemozzle — she·moz·zle … English syllables
shemozzle — /ʃəˈmɒzl/ (say shuh mozl) noun Colloquial 1. a confused state of affairs; muddle. 2. an uproar; row. Also, schemozzle. {Yiddish shlimazel bad luck, unlucky person; ? through British East End slang} …
shemozzle — 1. Uproar. Commotion. Dispute. 2. Same as shebang … A concise dictionary of English slang
shemozzle — n. (also schemozzle) sl. 1 a brawl or commotion. 2 a muddle. Etymology: Yiddish after LHeb. sel lo mazzal of no luck … Useful english dictionary
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