זשלאָב

Yiddish

Etymology

From Polish żłób.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒɫɔb/

Noun

זשלאָב • (zhlobm, plural זשלאָבעס (zhlobes)

  1. (derogatory) A schlub, someone boorish, ill-mannered, ungainly, and slow-witted.

Descendants

  • English: schlub