Meaning of tapochki | Babel Free

Definitions

Russian house slippers.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“The first order⟳ of business upon arrival was to select⟳ a pair of tapochki (slippers) from the dozen or so scattered in messy stacks about the foyer.”

“Flat-soled, cloth house slippers, tapochki are worn by family members and guests alike. Upon entering homes, Russians remove⟳ their outer footwear, which could be muddy or wet⟳ from the harsh climate, and don tapochki, in order⟳ to protect⟳ […]”

“Your introduction to this homely world will be a pair of tapochki — the slippers which Russians wear⟳ indoors to avoid⟳ tramping in mud — followed by a cup of tea or a shot of vodka.”

“If you’ve played any of these, Night Witches will fit like⟳ a pair of comfortable old tapochki.”

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