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Shlep (Noun)

Meaning 1

(Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The new employee was a complete shlep, couldn't even figure out how to use the copier.
  • After hearing him try to sing karaoke, everyone agreed that Dave was a total shlep.
  • My brother's new friend is such a shlep, always spilling drinks and tripping over his own feet.
  • The movie starred a lovable shlep who always managed to get himself into trouble.
  • The company hired a shlep as the new IT guy, and now the whole network is down.

Synonyms

  • Schlepper
  • Schlep
  • Shlepper

Hypernyms

  • Simple
  • Simpleton

Meaning 2

A tedious or difficult journey.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • I had to shlep my suitcase up five flights of stairs because the elevator was broken.
  • The shlep through the crowded airport was exhausting, especially after the long flight.
  • The shlep to the top of the mountain was grueling, but the view was worth it.
  • I'm dreading the shlep to the office tomorrow, traffic is going to be terrible.
  • The shlep through the muddy terrain made me wish I had worn better shoes.

Synonyms

  • Schlep

Hypernyms

  • Journey
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