schlub
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of schlub
First recorded in 1950–55; from Yiddish zhlob, zhlub “yokel, boor,” from Polish żłób “blockhead” literally, “trough, manger”
Example Sentences
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Redfield’s Peter is a blue-collar schlub fighting suicidal despair.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025
Sure, he was recognized by another schlub who used to live in Albuquerque.
From Salon • Aug. 16, 2022
Sudeikis does likable schlub with the best, but it’s Pace, magnetic and mysterious, who tugs at our attention.
From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2019
Ishtar is genuinely funny, from its intentionally awful songs to its stunt casting: It is Dustin Hoffman who’s cast as the ladies man, and Warren Beatty as the schlub with no game.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2019
“Grinding” is a verb used ostensibly as a compliment, meaning “at least the big schlub is trying,” despite repeatedly scuffling more than a little bit.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2019
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