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schleps

The correct spelling is schleps.

How to pronounce schleps

/ʃlɛps/
noun

IPA: /ʃlɛps/

Say it like: Sch-lep-s

The correct spelling is schleps. 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.

Definition

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.

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