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shlep

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "shlep" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
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shlep

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, shlep is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofshlep

1noun
  • A long or burdensome journey.

    Example: "Sure you can go across town to get that, but it'd be a schlep."

  • A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.
  • A sloppy or slovenly person.
  • A “pull” or influence.

    Example: "He must have had a lot of schlep to get such good seats."

1verb
  • To carry, drag, or lug.

    Example: "I'm exhausted after schlepping those packages around all day."

  • To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.

    Example: "I schlepped down to the store for some milk."

  • To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.

    Example: "I just schlepped around the house on Sunday."

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