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schnock

fool

noun shnok Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

idiot

Usage Note

Schnock (also spelled schnoque or chnoque) is a mildly offensive colloquial term for a stupid or senile person. It is more likely to be used about older people behaving foolishly. The word is familiar/informal and should be avoided in polite company.

Examples

"Ce vieux schnock ne comprend rien."

Natural Translation

That old fool understands nothing.

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