schlepper
Definition
Noun: 1. An awkward and stupid person: A term, originating from Yiddish, used to describe a person who is clumsy, foolish, or socially inept. 2. A person who carries or drags things; a porter: In its literal Yiddish origin, it can refer to someone who hauls or lugs items, often implying tedious or menial labor.
Usage Examples
- Noun (awkward/stupid person):
- Don't be such a schlepper; try to think before you act.
- He felt like a total schlepper after tripping in front of everyone.
- Noun (porter/hauler):
- At the old market, you could hire a schlepper to carry your bags for a few coins.
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of pity, mild contempt, or exasperation rather than severe insult.
- It can be used humorously or affectionately among friends to tease someone for a clumsy action.
Variants and Related Words
- Schlep (verb): To haul or carry something laboriously. (e.g., )
- Schlep (noun): A tedious or difficult journey. (e.g., )
- Schleppy (adjective, informal): Resembling or characteristic of a schlepper; awkward, dowdy, or tedious. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Oaf: A stupid, uncultured, or clumsy person.
- Lummox: A clumsy, stupid person.
- Klutz: A clumsy person.
- Dolt: A stupid person.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- While "schlepper" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in the same contexts as phrases like:
- "What a klutz!": An exclamation for a clumsy person, similar to calling someone a "schlepper" for a clumsy act.
Noun
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(Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
