у меня лапки

Russian

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Etymology

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Literally, I have paws. Attested circa 2017. Popularized by internet memes about cats who are unable to do a human task due to lack of hands.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ʊ‿mʲɪˈnʲa ˈɫapkʲɪ]

Phrase

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у меня́ ла́пки (u menjá lápki)

  1. (Internet slang, humorous) I don't have hands (used as a nonsensical excuse or explanation for why one cannot do something)