shlep meaning and definition

SHLEP noun

Definition of shlep (noun)

1. (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
   • synonyms: schlep, schlepper, shlepper
2. a tedious or difficult journey
   • synonyms: schlep

SHLEP verb

Definition of shlep (verb)

1. walk or tramp about
   • synonyms: traipse
2. pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
   • "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk"
   • synonyms: pull along, schlep