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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.
у меня́ ла́пки • (u menjá lápki)
- (Internet slang, humorous) I don't have hands (used as a nonsensical excuse or explanation for why one cannot do something)
