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shlep

 
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IN BRIEF: n. - A tedious or difficult journey; (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person v. - Pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; Walk or tramp about.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: walk or tramp about
  Synonym: traipse

Meaning #2: pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
  Synonyms: schlep, pull along


 
 
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