The term 'lug around' can be defined by three crossword solutions: SCHLEP (6 letters), TOTE (4 letters), and SCHLEPP (7 letters). SCHLEP is a Yiddish word meaning to carry or drag something in an awkward or laborious manner. TOTE is a verb meaning to carry or convey something, usually with effort. SCHLEPP is a variant of SCHLEP, meaning to carry or drag something in an awkward or laborious manner. All three words describe the act of carrying something in an awkward or laborious manner, which is what lugging around means.