schlepper

noun — 3 senses

schlepper

noun

Etymology From schlep + -er.

1

A servant who carries things; a porter.

  • Tell the schlepper to take it up to your hotel room.

schlepper

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Yiddish שלעפּער (shleper).

1

Derogatory One who wanders aimlessly.

  • I can't interest the little schlepper in doing his homework.
2

Derogatory Any manual laborer, or other lowly employee.

  • He's just a schlepper!
Related terms
schlep, schmuck

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