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schlep

The correct spelling is schlep.

How to pronounce schlep

/ʃlɛp/
noun

IPA: /ʃlɛp/

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The correct spelling is schlep. A long or burdensome journey. For example: "Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long or burdensome journey.
  2. 2.A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.
  3. 3.A sloppy or slovenly person.
  4. 4.A “pull” or influence.

verb

  1. 1.To carry, drag, or lug.
  2. 2.To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.
  3. 3.To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.

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