Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schlemiel
noun
/ʃləˈmiːl/
Definition
A schlemiel is an unlucky or inept person, often used humorously to describe someone who is clumsy or prone to making mistakes.
Examples
- After spilling coffee on himself right before the meeting, he jokingly referred to himself as a schlemiel.
- The character in the movie was a real schlemiel, always finding himself in comical predicaments.
Meaning
The term is often employed to refer to a person who continuously encounters minor misfortunes or fails to achieve success, despite their efforts.
Synonyms
- loser
- fumble
- blunderer
