Yiddish

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Schmaltz

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excessive sentimentality, especially in music or movies.

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Glitch

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Literally Slip, Skate, or Nosedive, which became a minor error or problem

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Klutz

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a clumsy or awkward person

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Schmooze

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Chat, make small talk, to talk casually in a friendly way

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kosher

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something that is acceptable to Orthodox Jews especially food

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chutzpah

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nerve, extreme arrogance, brazen presumption, confidence.

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nosh

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to nibble, a light snack

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schlock

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something cheap or of inferior quality

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kvetsch

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complain, whine, or fret about something

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spiel

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a lengthy speech or sales pitch with the intent to pursuade