Shlemiel

Synonyms for "shlemiel" (8 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
bunglercomic figure

Strong matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
comic typefumbler

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
goofklutzschlemielstock character

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comic foilfumblerklutzstock character

Collocations

5 entries
shlemiel charactershlemiel figureshlemiel jokeshlemiel stereotypeshlemiel type

Inflections

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

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Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams sang "shlemiel, schlemazel, hasenpfeffer incorporated" in the theme song "Making our Dreams Come True" for the television show "Laverne and Shirley," a popular American sitcom in the 1970s.

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