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schlep definition
☆ 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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