schlump

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Meaning · English

Someone who is lazy, slovenly, or dull-looking.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Leave the schlumps behind. You can't hope to find Mr. Right but continue to see Mr. Not-on-Your-Life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “schlump” mean?

Someone who is lazy, slovenly, or dull-looking.

Is “schlump” formal or informal?

schlump is generally slang.