What is another word for schlimazel?
Pronunciation: [ʃlˈɪme͡ɪzə͡l] (IPA) 
Schlimazel is a Yiddish word used to describe a person who seems to be unlucky, perpetually down-on-their-luck, and seems to attract misfortune in everything they do. With its origins in Jewish culture, it is not surprising that there are many other Yiddish words that could be considered as synonyms for schlimazel. Some possible options include shlimazl (similar spelling, same meaning), pochker (unlucky person), shlimazelnik (someone who has constant bad luck), shlimazelit (a female version of shlimazel) and shmateh shlemiel (a clumsy and unlucky person). All of these words are used to describe someone who seems to be continually experiencing misfortune or bad luck.
