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shlepper

/ˈʃlep.ər/

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noun

/ˈʃlep.ər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, происходящее из идиша, обозначающее неуклюжего, неловкого или глупого человека.

A noun, derived from Yiddish, referring to an awkward, clumsy, or stupid person.

  1. An awkward or stupid personC1informal

    A person who is clumsy, inept, or slow-witted; often used in informal contexts.

    ruНеуклюжий или глупый человек

    • He's such a shlepper; he can't even carry a simple box without dropping it.
    • Don't be a shlepper and just follow the instructions.
    • She called him a shlepper after he tripped over his own feet.

    Synonymsblockheaddoltdopedunceklutzlummoxnitwitoafsimpleton

    Antonymsaceexpertgenius

Forms
  • shleppers plural form
  • shleppers' possessive plural form
  • shlepper's possessive singular form