Shlemiel: meaning, definitions and examples

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shlemiel

 

[ shluh-MEEL ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Yiddish culture

Shlemiel is a term derived from Yiddish, referring to a hapless or unlucky person, often someone who is clumsy or inept. It is used to describe someone who is prone to bad luck or makes foolish mistakes.

Synonyms

fool, loser, lout.

Examples of usage

  • He spilled coffee all over his shirt; what a shlemiel!
  • In the sitcom, the shlemiel always finds himself in absurd situations.
  • The shlemiel's misadventures made everyone laugh.
  • Her shlemiel nature caused her to miss the bus again.

Translations

Translations of the word "shlemiel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฒเฅ‡เคฎเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปะตะผั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฅใƒฌใƒŸใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸlemil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Š๋ฏธ์—˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู„ูŠู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฝ่Žฑ็ฑณๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ shlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะปะตะผั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸlemiel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ shlemiel

Etymology

The word 'shlemiel' comes from the Yiddish language, which has its roots in the Germanic languages and is influenced by Hebrew and Aramaic. Yiddish developed as a language among Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe and incorporates elements from various languages. Historically, 'shlemiel' was used to describe an unfortunate or inept character, often rooted in the comedic tradition. The influence of Jewish culture on American entertainment, particularly through vaudeville and later television, popularized the term in American English. It conveys not only the idea of clumsiness but also evokes a sense of sympathy and humor towards those who find themselves in unfortunate situations. The term reflects cultural narratives around luck, fate, and social interaction, making it a lively part of conversation in both formal and informal settings.