English Word · Beginner
schlimazel
A chronically unlucky person
Pronunciation: /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/
Meaning
A chronically unlucky person.
Example
I must have pressed two buttons at once, he decided; jammed the works and got this schlimazl’s eye view of reality.
I must have pressed two buttons at once, he decided; jammed the works and got this schlimazl’s eye view of reality.
Practice tips
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