schmatte
/ʃmɑtə/
noun
- A rag or old, worn piece of clothing.
- He wiped the grease off his hands with an old schmatte.
- The mechanic used a schmatte to check the oil dipstick.
- She keeps a pile of schmattes in the garage for cleaning paintbrushes.
- A cheap or shabby garment; a piece of clothing that is not stylish or well-made.
- The store sells nothing but schmattes that fall apart after one wash.
- Why are you wearing that schmatte to the party? Put on something nice.
- He threw away all his old schmattes and bought a new wardrobe.