schlepper

Thân thiện

A clumsy schlepper trips over his own shoelaces.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

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