verb
General Slang
schlep
SHLEP · verb · informal
To haul or drag something a long way
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Definitions
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To lug something burdensome, or to travel a tiresome distance. A 'schlep' can also be the tedious journey itself.
“I had to schlep these bags all the way from the train.”
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schlep In A Sentence
I had to schlep these bags all the way from the train.
Origin & Usage
Yiddish 'shlepn' (to drag), embedded in NYC English through the city's large Jewish population.
People Also Ask
What does 'schlep' mean?
To haul or drag something burdensome a long way, or to make a tiresome journey. As a noun, it's the tedious trip itself.
Where does 'schlep' come from?
It comes from Yiddish 'shlepn' (to drag), embedded in NYC English through the city's large Jewish population.
Can 'schlep' be a noun?
Yes — a 'schlep' can mean the tedious journey itself, as in 'It's a real schlep out there.'
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