East Coast US
Schlep
Describing difficult transport or travel
Literal Meaning
To drag or haul something; to move an object with effort
Actual Meaning
To carry something awkwardly or travel a tedious distance
Examples in Context

'I had to schlep all the way uptown.' (Translation: I had to drag myself all the way there)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Yiddish origin
  • 2NYC common
  • 3Implies burden or annoyance
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lug
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