Comedy Character Types

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noun a clumsy or inept person

  • The schlemiel in the office always seemed to make mistakes that cost the company money.
  • Don't be such a schlemiel and forget your keys at home again.
  • He's such a schlemiel, always tripping over his own feet.
  • She felt like a schlemiel in the dating world, constantly making awkward mistakes.