noun
General Slang
Jesus slippers
JEE-zus SLIP-urz · noun · slang
Issued shower shoes / flip-flops.
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Definitions
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The rubber sandals issued for use in communal showers.
“Never step in the barracks shower without your Jesus slippers.”
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Jesus slippers In A Sentence
Never step in the barracks shower without your Jesus slippers.
Origin & Usage
U.S. military slang; the sandals resemble those in depictions of Jesus.
People Also Ask
What are Jesus slippers?
They're the rubber sandals or flip-flops issued for use in communal barracks showers.
Why are they called Jesus slippers?
The simple sandals resemble those shown in traditional depictions of Jesus.
Why are they used?
Troops wear them in shared showers to avoid foot infections from the wet, communal floor.
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