Skip navigation.

schlep - What does it mean?

Definition of 'schlep'

English

Alternative forms

* schlepp * shlep

Verb

(schlepp)
  • (informal) To carry, drag, or lug.
  • I'm exhausted after schlepping those packages around all day.
  • (informal) To go, as on an errand or task.
  • I schlepped down to the store for some milk.
  • (informal) To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.
  • I just schlepped around the house on Sunday.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (informal) A long or burdensome journey.
  • Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep .
  • (informal) A boring person, a drag.
  • (informal) A sloppy or slovenly person.
  • (informal) A "pull" or influence.
  • He must have had a lot of schlep to get such good seats.

    Derived terms

    * schlepper * schleppy