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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.