SCHLEP


Meaning of SCHLEP in English

[ ʃlɛp ]

(also ~p ) informal, chiefly N. Amer.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped )

1》 haul or carry with difficulty.

2》 go or move reluctantly or with effort.

■ noun

1》 a tedious or difficult journey.

2》 (also ~per ) a stupid person.

Origin

1920s: from Yiddish shlepn 'drag', from Mid. High Ger. sleppen .

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