shlepper

Thân thiện

A clumsy shlepper trips over his own feet in the hallway.

Definition

Noun: 1. (Informal, often derogatory) An awkward, clumsy, or inept person; someone perceived as foolish or slow-witted. This term originates from Yiddish. 2. (By extension) A person who is a nuisance, a bother, or a drag; someone who is tiresome to deal with.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • Don't be such a shlepper; try to keep up with the group.
  • I had to explain the simple instructions three times to that shlepper.
  • He's a lovable shlepper, always tripping over his own feet.

Advanced Usage

• The term carries a connotation of physical awkwardness or social ineptitude, not just low intelligence. It often implies the person is a bit of a burden or causes minor frustration.
• It is primarily used in informal contexts and can be considered mildly offensive, though it is sometimes used affectionately among friends or family.

Variants and Related Words

• Shlep (verb): To haul or carry something laboriously; to move slowly or with difficulty.
  • I had to shlep these groceries all the way home.
• Shleppy (adjective): Messy, untidy, or dowdy in appearance.
  • He showed up to the meeting looking rather shleppy.

Synonyms

• Klutz
• Oaf
• Lummox
• Doofus (informal)
• Nincompoop

Antonyms

• Ace
• Whiz
• Expert
• Graceful person

Related Idioms and Phrases

• While not a phrasal verb, the noun is directly related to the action of shlepping. A "shlepper" is often someone who shleps themselves around clumsily or is forced to shlep things.
  • He's the office shlepper, always getting stuck shlepping boxes to the storage room.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

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