schmatte

/ʃmɑtə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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