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.