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    Schumacker (en. Schumacker)

    /ʃyˈmakɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has difficulty completing simple tasks.
    He is really a schumacker; he doesn't even know how to assemble a piece of furniture.
    Il est vraiment un schumacker, il ne sait même pas assembler un meuble.
    An individual whose actions are often prone to mistakes.
    She acts like a schumacker in this company, always late on her projects.
    Elle agit comme un schumacker dans cette entreprise, toujours en retard sur ses projets.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, probably a mix of regional languages in France.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a schumacker
    to be clumsy or incompetent in a task.
    être un schumacker
    to act like a schumacker
    to act in a less competent manner.
    faire le schumacker

    Related Words

    clumsiness
    Situation of difficulty in executing actions accurately.
    maladresse
    ineffectiveness
    Lack of effectiveness in completing a task.
    inefficacité

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to someone who often makes mistakes.
    He is really a schumacker when it comes to following instructions.
    Il est vraiment un schumacker quand il s'agit de suivre des instructions.
    Used in a light-hearted context to tease a friend who has made a mistake.
    Don't worry, everyone is a schumacker from time to time.
    Ne t'inquiète pas, tout le monde est schumacker de temps en temps.