What does schmattes mean in yiddish language?

"Schmattes" in Yiddish means "clothes", but it's often used in a more casual and sometimes disparaging way. It can imply that the clothes are old, worn, or of poor quality.

Here's how it can be used:

* "I need to buy some new schmattes." This means the speaker needs to buy new clothes.

* "Don't wear those schmattes to the party." This implies the speaker thinks the clothes are inappropriate for the occasion.

So, while "schmattes" is a word for clothes, it carries a bit more baggage than just a simple description.