shmatte

== English == === Alternative forms === schmatte, schmata, schmatta, schmate, schmutter, shmatta === Etymology === Borrowed from Yiddish שמאַטע (shmate); originally from Polish szmata. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʃmɑtə/ === Noun === shmatte (plural shmattes) (Yinglish) A rag. (Yinglish) An old or dirty article of clothing. (fashion industry, clothing retail, slang) Any item of clothing. ==== Translations ====