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Schlep Definition & Meaning

schlep
noun
  1. (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
  2. a tedious or difficult journey
verb
  1. pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk"

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Frequently asked questions

What does schlep mean?
(Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person a tedious or difficult journey pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk"
What part of speech is schlep?
Schlep is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does schlep have?
Schlep has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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