Schmaltz (noun)

A term used to describe a style of music, film, or other art that is sentimental or emotionally over the top.

Origin:

Derived from the yiddish word 'shmaltz' meaning 'fat'.

Examples:

1. The movie was criticized for its excessive schmaltz and lack of substance.
2. Schmaltz is often associated with the pop music of the 1950s and 1960s.
3. Many people find schmaltz to be overly sentimental and unrealistic.
4. The singer's performance was full of schmaltz, with lots of arm-waving and dramatic pauses.
5. The term 'schmaltz' is sometimes used pejoratively to describe something that is too sentimental or saccharine.