schmear
A spread of cream cheese on a bagel — the classic NYC bagel order is "with a schmear." Used precisely: ordering "a bagel with a schmear" is correct; "with schmear" or "with cream cheese" sounds out-of
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A spread of cream cheese on a bagel — the classic NYC bagel order is "with a schmear." Used precisely: ordering "a bagel with a schmear" is correct; "with schmear" or "with cream cheese" sounds out-of-town.
"Sesame bagel with a schmear, please."
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A spread that goes on a bagel.
Schmear means: A spread that goes on a bagel.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
schmear means: A spread that goes on a bagel.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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A batch of things that go together.
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To spread something, often a bagel spread.
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