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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by HilFly
schlep

verb
schleps, schlepping, schlepped
to drag or lug (oneself or an object) with difficulty

noun
1. a stupid or clumsy person
2. an arduous journey or procedure


It has come into the American language from Yiddish, but it is German.

schleppen. to drag or haul.

Usually used when complaining.

If you think I'm going to schlep all the way across town....

I had to schlep it back to the store for a refund....
And you hire schleppers to schlep things you've taken without permission to avoid theft charges.
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