German

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Alternative forms

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  • Schlüpper (colloquial in northern and central Germany)

Etymology

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From schlüpfen (to slip) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlʏpfɐ/
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Noun

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Schlüpfer m (strong, genitive Schlüpfers, plural Schlüpfer)

  1. women's underwear; briefs, panties, knickers
    Synonyms: Höschen, Slip, Unterhose
  2. (Austria, Switzerland) slip-on shoe, loafer
    Synonym: Schlupfhalbschuh

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