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shlep vs simpleton

simpleton vs shlep

shlep and simpleton both are nouns.

shlep is a verb but simpleton is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shlep Yes No Yes No
simpleton Yes No No No
As nouns, simpleton is a hypernym of shlep; that is, simpleton is a word with a broader meaning than shlep:
  • shlep: (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
  • simpleton: a person lacking intelligence or common sense
Other hypernyms of shlep include simple.
shlep (noun) simpleton (noun)
a tedious or difficult journey a person lacking intelligence or common sense
(Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person
shlep (verb) simpleton (verb)
pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance
walk or tramp about
Difference between shlep and simpleton

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