Shlepp: meaning, definitions and examples
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shlepp
[ สlep ]
slang usage
The term 'shlepp' is a Yiddish-derived slang verb that means to lug or carry something heavy, often in a way that implies struggle or effort. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the act of dragging or hauling an object. The word captures the laborious nature of the action, suggesting that the item being moved is cumbersome. It can also refer to moving oneself in a slow or ungraceful manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I had to shlepp those boxes up the stairs.
- He shlepped the groceries from the car.
- Stop shlepping your feet and walk faster!
Translations
Translations of the word "shlepp" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arrastar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zerren
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyeret
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤ gnฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท traรฎner
๐ช๐ธ arrastrar
๐น๐ท sรผrรผklemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุจ
๐จ๐ฟ tรกhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ ลฅahaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ vleฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ draga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrastrar
Etymology
The word 'shlepp' originates from the Yiddish word 'shlepn', which means 'to pull or drag'. Yiddish itself is a high German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, incorporating elements from Hebrew and Slavic languages. The term made its way into American English in the early 20th century, particularly within Jewish communities. As Yiddish culture began to permeate broader American society, words like 'shlepp' became popularized in colloquial speech, often reflecting the immigrant experience. The use of 'shlepp' has evolved over time, often used in a humorous or light-hearted context to describe carrying something burdensome or the act of moving in a lazy manner.