Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shlump
noun
/ʃlʌmp/
Definition
A lazy, unkempt, or slovenly person; someone who is often scruffy in appearance or lacking in ambition.
Examples
- After months of doing nothing, he really felt like a shlump.
- She wore old sweatpants and a t-shirt, looking like a total shlump.
- Don’t be such a shlump; get up and go for a walk!
Meaning
Typically used to describe someone who is out of shape or has a lack of motivation, often letting their appearance and demeanor reflect this.
Synonyms
- slob
- slacker
- lazybones
