What is Shmendrik?
1.
A real jerk, an idiot, a dumbass, someone who is clueless.
no more room in this car wait for the next damn train you Shmendrik.
2.
used endearingly. Yiddish slang meaning a person who acts like a joker, comedian, funny person, zany, wiseguy, character,
The comedian was such a shmendrik in his latest performance. He had me plotz in my pants!
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