shlep (n.)

  1. (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

    [ Syn: schlepper , shlepper , schlep ]

  2. a tedious or difficult journey

    [ Syn: schlep ]

    shlep (v.)

  1. walk or tramp about

    [ Syn: traipse ]

  2. pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?; She pulled along a large trunk

    [ Syn: schlep , pull along ]

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