noun
schlemiel
Schlemiel (noun) means (informal) A silly or unlucky person.
noun
1
(informal) A silly or unlucky person.
"In that series, creator/writer/star Dildarian played the titular Tim, a 20-something laconic schlemiel living in New York with his girlfriend, Amy — a “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-type existence peppered with awkward situations."
— Michael Starr, Steve Dildarian returns with wry ‘Ten Year Old Tom’ on HBO Max (2021)
"On Jewish Heritage Day, there was ample time to debate whether the Mets are schlemiels or schlimazels with the home team down 8-1 after five. Fans were given shirts that read “Let’s Go Mets” in Hebrew, but “Oy vey!” was more appropriate."
— Michael Morrissey, METS GET SLAMMED AGAIN – VENTURA GRANNY KEYS DODGER ROUT (2004)
2
Someone who is clumsy, or who causes emotional hurt to others.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish שלימיל (shlimil).
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What is the meaning of schlemiel?
"schlemiel" (noun) means (informal) A silly or unlucky person.
What is another word for schlemiel?
Other words for "schlemiel" include shlemiel.
What are the different meanings of schlemiel?
"schlemiel" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) A silly or unlucky person; 2. Someone who is clumsy, or who causes emotional hurt to others.
