Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

schlub

noun
shlub
Definition
A person who is clumsy, inept, or unattractive.
Examples
  • Despite his talent, he often felt like a schlub compared to his more polished colleagues.
  • The way he dressed made him look like a total schlub at the party.
  • She dated a schlub who never seemed to have his life together.
Meaning
Schlub is often used to describe someone who lacks social grace and has an unremarkable or slovenly appearance.
Synonyms
  • loser
  • slob
  • clumsy person