noun
schlemiel
Schlemiel (noun) means a loser or a fool.
noun
1
A loser or a fool.
2
A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish שלימיל (shlimil).
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What is the meaning of schlemiel?
"schlemiel" (noun) means a loser or a fool.
What are the different meanings of schlemiel?
"schlemiel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A loser or a fool; 2. A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.