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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSlip-On
/ˈslɪp.ɒn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of shoe that can be easily put on and taken off without the use of laces or fastenings.
"He wore a pair of slip-ons to the casual gathering." - 2
A style of footwear characterized by a lack of laces, often designed for comfort and ease of wear.
"Slip-ons are perfect for quick trips to the store."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'slip-on' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'slip', meaning to slide or glide, with 'on', indicating the action of putting on footwear without the need for laces or fastenings. This reflects a shift towards convenience in fashion and footwear design.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slip-On" is said worldwide
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chaussures à enfiler
Transliteration: ʃozyr a ɑ̃file
"Il a porté des chaussures à enfiler pour aller au marché."
Schlüpfschuhe
Transliteration: ʃlʏpfʃuːə
"Er trug Schlüpfschuhe zur Arbeit."
scarpe slip-on
Transliteration: ˈskar.pe slip-on
"Ha indossato delle scarpe slip-on per la festa."
zapatos sin cordones
Transliteration: θaˈpa.tos sin korˈðones
"Llevaba zapatos sin cordones para estar cómodo."
sapatos slip-on
Transliteration: saˈpa.tus slip-on
"Ele usava sapatos slip-on para o evento."
स्लिप-ऑन जूते
Transliteration: slip-on jūte
"उसने बाजार जाने के लिए स्लिप-ऑन जूते पहने।"
懒人鞋
Transliteration: lǎn rén xié
"他穿着懒人鞋去上班。"
슬립온
Transliteration: seullip-on
"그는 슬립온을 신고 나갔다."
スリッポン
Transliteration: surippon
"彼はスリッポンを履いて出かけた。"
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