Meaning & use
schlepped
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Carried or hauled something heavy or awkward, typically with effort or reluctance.
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We schlepped our luggage across three train stations to catch the connection.
She schlepped groceries up the stairs because the elevator was broken.
A note on using this word
"Schlep" entered English from Yiddish and is common in American informal speech for tiresome carrying or traveling.
Words with a similar meaning
luggedhauled
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