Meaning
A type of footwear used in India, Mauritius, and Pakistan, similar to a sandal.
Etymology
Origin: Hindi
Borrowed from Hindi चप्पल (cappal), itself borrowed from Telugu చెప్పులు (ceppulu).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sandalflip-flop
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2025.