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Definition of schlub

schlub

/ʃlʌb/
schlub
Plural:schlubs
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Adjective:schlubby
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schlub Lexical Profile

schlub Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A clumsy, unkempt, talentless, or socially awkward person.

Example

"The comedy centers on a well-meaning schlub who unexpectedly lands a prestigious corporate job."

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• Rhymes for schlub

• Nearby Words

schlep
schlock
schlong
schlub
schlumbergera
schmadribach
schmadribach falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century from Yiddish 'zhlob' (meaning a coarse or ill-mannered person), which was itself borrowed from Polish 'żłób' (literally 'manger' or 'trough', used figuratively for a boor).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schlub. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schlub
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