schlimazl

/ˈʃlɪmɑːzl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is unlucky or has bad luck.

“He’s such a schlimazl, everything that can go wrong does.”

2. adjective

Unlucky or having bad luck.

“This schlimazl of a day has been ruined by the rain.”

Synonyms

  • klutz
  • lummox

Antonyms

  • fortunate
  • lucky