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shlemiel::noun | Spocien Dictionary

shlemiel
noun
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(Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler
Type Words
Synonyms schlemiel
Type of simple, simpleton

Examples of shlemiel

shlemiel
This lovable shlemiel has a way with a trouser.
From the guardian.co.uk
He's a middle-aged shlemiel of an accountant-a surly, sulky Bob Newhart-with a restless young wife and a fatal case of paranoia.
From the time.com
More examples
  • Schlemiel: (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler
  • An alternative spelling of schlemiel
  • Clumsy bunglar, an inept person, butter-fingered; dopey person
  • A foolish person, a nincompoop; bungler.
  • (Yiddish), unlucky or awkward person
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