Synonyms for schlemiel
ʃləˈmilschlemiel

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1. schlemiel, shlemielnoun

   (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler

   Synonyms:
   shlemiel

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1. • Yiddish
   • Simpleton

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