Chappal is a type of footwear used in India, Mauritius, and Pakistan, similar to a sandal. It is one of a pair of sandals, usually made of leather, worn in India. Chappals are popular among men, women, and children of all religions throughout India and surrounding countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Each region throughout India, especially the northern regions, produces a variety of sandal styles. Some are embellished with embroidery, and others have wooden soles decorated with carvings. Kolhapuri chappals are Indian decorative hand-crafted and braided leather slippers that are locally tanned using vegetable dyes.

Interestingly, if you search for "Chappal meaning in India" on Google, it shows you "a device used by Indian parents for reshaping their kids for a better tomorrow". However, this is not the actual meaning of chappal. The article explains that until about 10-15 years ago, cane sticks, wooden rulers, and chappals were among the favorite weapons for mothers, especially to hit their children and get them to obey orders. Chappal being such a common item, someone decided to change the meaning of the word on Google search engine for a funny meme, and the usage is too apt. Especially if you are among the lucky (or unlucky?) ones to have received beatings from your mother with a chappal, you can relate to this meaning much better.