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Chappal

चप्पल
CHUH-puhl

A type of open-toed footwear, similar to sandals.

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Meaning & usage

Chappal refers to a type of open-toed footwear commonly worn in India and other South Asian countries. They are typically made from leather or rubber and are similar to sandals. Chapals are popular for their simplicity and comfort, often used for casual wear.

In a sentence

He slipped on his chappals before heading out to the market.

As seen in crosswords

Chappal is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A type of open-toed footwear, similar to sandals” (7)

Category: Clothing Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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