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Rareschlep
The correct spelling is schlep.
How to pronounce schlep
/ʃlɛp/
nounIPA: /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.A long or burdensome journey.
- 2.A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.
- 3.A sloppy or slovenly person.
- 4.A “pull” or influence.
verb
- 1.To carry, drag, or lug.
- 2.To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.
- 3.To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.
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