schlep
4 synonyms for schlep, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To carry or drag something heavy, or to make a tiring journey.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To carry or drag something heavy, or to make a tiring journey.
“We had to schlep our suitcases up four flights of stairs.”
2. noun
A long, tiring journey or errand.
“Getting to the airport from here is a real schlep.”
How to use schlep
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
schlep across town
quite a schlep
Informal, originally Yiddish slang, now common in everyday American English.
Etymology
From Yiddish shlepn ("to drag"), from Middle High German slepen.
Full origin of schlep →Frequently asked questions
What does “schlep” mean?
The word “schlep” means to carry or drag something heavy, or to make a tiring journey. In plain terms, to haul something heavy around, or a tiresome trip.
How do you pronounce “schlep”?
“Schlep” is pronounced shlehp (/ʃlɛp/ in IPA).
How do you use “schlep” in a sentence?
Here is “schlep” used in a sentence: “We had to schlep our suitcases up four flights of stairs.”
What part of speech is “schlep”?
Depending on how it is used, “schlep” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “schlep” come from?
The word “schlep” comes from German. From Yiddish shlepn ("to drag"), from Middle High German slepen.
How many meanings does “schlep” have?
“Schlep” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to carry or drag something heavy, or to make a tiring journey.
