schlump

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shloo mp]
- /ʃlʊmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shloo mp]
- /ʃlʊmp/

Definitions of schlump word

noun schlump a dull, colorless person. 1
noun schlump a slovenly person; slob. 1
verb without object schlump to loaf or idle. 1
noun schlump a lazy or dull person 0
verb schlump to move in lazy way 0
noun schlump a person who is stupid, foolish, inept, boring, etc. 0

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Origin of schlump

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1950-55; probably of expressive orig.

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Parts of speech for Schlump

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Schlump

schlump popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

schlump usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for schlump

noun schlump

frump — a person who is dowdy, drab, and unattractive.

Just one Synonym for schlump