What does «залипать» mean in Russian?
залипа́ть
Say it: za-li-PAT'
to zone out, get stuck scrolling
CasualFor friends, peers and people your age. Avoid with your boss, teachers or strangers.
How to use it
Literally "to get stuck". Perfect for scrolling your phone or staring into space.
Examples
Я залип в ТикТоке на час.
I got stuck on TikTok for an hour.
Не залипай, нам пора.
Stop zoning out, it's time to go.
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