Booby and Schlemiel

Booby

Booby noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
Usage example: what kind of booby goes out into the snow barefoot?
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Schlemiel and booby are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schlemiel" instead a noun "Booby".

Schlemiel

Schlemiel noun - (Yiddish) a dolt who is a habitual bungler.
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Booby and schlemiel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Booby" instead a noun "Schlemiel".
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