Shlep: meaning, definitions and examples

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shlep

 

[ สƒlep ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

To shlep means to carry or drag something heavy or awkward. This term often implies a certain amount of inconvenience or struggle involved in moving the item.

Synonyms

drag, haul, lug.

Examples of usage

  • I had to shlep all my groceries from the car.
  • He shlepped his suitcase up the stairs.
  • Don't shlep that heavy box on your own!
  • She always shleps her books to the library.

Translations

Translations of the word "shlep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrastar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyeret

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัะณั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ…gnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrastrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผklemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅahaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrastrar

Etymology

The word 'shlep' originates from the Yiddish language, a High German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It is derived from the verb 'shlepn', which means to drag or carry. The term found its way into American English during the 20th century, particularly in urban areas with significant Jewish populations. Over time, 'shlep' has become a part of informal English, often used in a humorous or light-hearted context to describe the physical act of carrying burdensome items. The popularity of 'shlep' reflects the adaptability and influence of Yiddish on American speech, adding a unique cultural flavor to the language.