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☆ schlep or schlepp (s̸hlep)

transitive verb schlepped, schlepping schlep′·ping

to carry, take, haul, drag, etc.

Etymology: < Yiddish shlepn, drag < MHG dial. sleppen < LowG slepen < IE base *(s)leub- > slip

intransitive verb

to go or move with effort; drag oneself

noun

an ineffectual person

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schlep Usage Examples

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • around: Now then, I'll lay down and think of you as you schlep around looking for the old food there.
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