Schvitz

What do we mean by schvitz?

Sweat.

A traditional Jewish steambath of Eastern European origin.

Verb (Yiddish) - schvitz or schviting: To sweat, perspire, exude moisture as a cooling mechanism. Can refer to the use of a sauna or steam room to induce a schvitz. Urban Dictionary

Performed in a Russian-Turkish bathhouse, the purpose of a "schvitz" (meaning "sweat"), is multi-fold. Schvitzing, decontaminates the pours, softens the skin, and temporairly lowers blood presure. Some professional fighters use schvitzing, to help make weight for a fight. As it also results in loss of excess water retention. This takes place, in either a dry sauna, or a wet sauna. To complete the process, you douse yourself in ice cold water immediately upon exit, and repeat. Urban Dictionary

Sweat Urban Dictionary

Sweating, exhibiting perspiration. Urban Dictionary

Sweat or make-up residue built-up on the screen of a smart phone. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to schvitz:
schvitz, schmitz, schlitz, schnitz.

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