Meaning of the word schlep in English

What does schlep mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

schlep

US /ʃlep/
UK /ʃlep/

Verb

to carry or drag (an object) with difficulty

Example:
I had to schlep my luggage all the way to the hotel.
She didn't want to schlep all those groceries home.

Noun

a tedious or difficult journey

Example:
It was a real schlep getting to the airport during rush hour.
The move across town was a huge schlep.