* Schlimazel: This word describes a person who is clumsy, unlucky, and often finds themselves in unfortunate situations through no fault of their own. They're the kind of person who spills coffee on their white shirt just before an important meeting.
* Schlimazel: This word refers to someone who is the recipient of bad luck, often suffering misfortune through no fault of their own. Think of them as the person who gets caught in the rain without an umbrella even though the weather forecast was sunny.
Together, "schlimazel schlimazel" emphasizes the unfortunate and unlucky nature of the person being described.
It's like saying "unlucky soul, cursed with misfortune."
The phrase itself doesn't have a specific meaning beyond describing someone perpetually unlucky, but it's often used humorously to acknowledge the unavoidable misfortunes that life throws at us all.