schmaltz- root words — words with the schmaltz- root

The root schmaltz- comes from Yiddish shmalts, meaning melted fat. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including schmaltz, schmaltzy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the schmaltz- root

Explore words with schmaltz- — words containing the schmaltz- root and sharing its sense of "melted fat". Examples include schmaltz, schmaltzy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does schmaltz- mean?

The schmaltz- root means melted fat, from Yiddish shmalts. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.