单词 | to schmaltz it up |
释义 | > as lemmasto schmaltz it up transitive. Usually with up. To impart a sentimental or mawkish atmosphere to (something); to play (music) in a sentimental or corny manner. Also with non-referential it as object, in to schmaltz it up. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > sentimentality > turn into an object of sentiment [verb (transitive)] > imbue with sentimental qualities sentimentalize1821 schmaltz1936 society > leisure > the arts > music > performing music > perform (music) [verb (transitive)] > specific style or technique squeak1577 tinkle1582 divide1590 shake1611 slur1746 da capo1764 rattlea1766 to run over ——1789 skirl1818 spread?1822 develop1838 arpeggio1864 propose1864 recapitulate1873 jazz1915 lilt1916 jazzify1927 thump1929 schmaltz1936 belt1947 stroke1969 funkify1973 scratch1984 scratch-mix1985 1936 C. L. Cons Jargon of Jazz in Amer. Mercury May p. x/2 Schmalz It, play it long-haired. 1966 D. Skirrow It won't get you Anywhere xxxi. 143 She was like the white light of early morning, before the hot sun schmalzes up the scene. 1969 A. Laski Dominant Fifth ii. 41 He..tried to lighten his touch; no use giving this—visitor—the notion that they schmaltzed it up. 2007 J. D. Waterman Song 206/2 It's amazing how he [sc. Neil Diamond] can schmaltz it up! < as lemmas |
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