The structure is a simple noun borrowed from Yiddish "schmear" (to spread or smear), brought into English through Jewish deli culture. It is used in New York to describe a spread of cream cheese, typically on a bagel, often ordered with specific amounts like "a light schmear" or "a generous schmear." People typically say "I'll take a bagel with a schmear" when ordering from a deli or bagel shop.

Визначення та значення слова «schmear» англійською мовою

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