Schlep Definition & Meaning
schlep
- noun
- (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
- a tedious or difficult journey
- verb
- pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk"
Words that rhyme with schlep
Usage tips for "schlep"
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