schlep

[ʃlep]

schlep Definition

• 1. to carry or haul something heavy or awkward
• 2. to move slowly or with effort

Using schlep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "schlep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I had to schlep all my luggage up three flights of stairs.

• Example

  He's always schelping around the house in his pajamas.

• Example

  She schlepped herself out of bed and got ready for work.

• Example

  Can you help me schlep this couch to the other side of the room?

schlep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for schlep

• lug
• drag
• haul
• tote
• carry

Phrases with schlep

• schlep around

  to move around slowly or aimlessly

  Example

  I spent the whole day just schlepping around the city.

• schlep off

  to leave a place, especially when it is time to go home

  Example

  It's getting late, I think we should schlep off now.

• schlep through

  to do something that is difficult or unpleasant, especially when it takes a long time

  Example

  I had to schlep through the entire book before I could write my report.

Origins of schlep

from Yiddish 'shlepn', meaning 'to drag'

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Summary: schlep in Brief

'Schlep' [ʃlep] means to carry or haul something heavy or awkward, or to move slowly or with effort. It is often used in phrases like 'schlep around,' meaning to move around aimlessly, and 'schlep through,' meaning to do something difficult or unpleasant. Examples include 'I had to schlep all my luggage up three flights of stairs' and 'She schlepped herself out of bed and got ready for work.'