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Meaning of schlepp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

schlepp

Pronunciation:/ʃlɛp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A long or burdensome journey.

    Example: Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep.

  2. A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.

  3. A sloppy or slovenly person.

  4. A “pull” or influence.

    Example: He must have had a lot of schlep to get such good seats.

verb

Definitions

  1. To carry, drag, or lug.

    Example: I'm exhausted after schlepping those packages around all day.

  2. To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.

    Example: I schlepped down to the store for some milk.

  3. To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.

    Example: I just schlepped around the house on Sunday.