schlemiel
/ʃləˈmiːl/
noun
- A clumsy, unlucky person who habitually makes mistakes or suffers mishaps.
- The character in the play is a lovable schlemiel who can't seem to catch a break.
- He's such a schlemiel — he tripped over his own feet and spilled coffee on his boss.
- Every time we go camping, I play the schlemiel and forget the tent poles.
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