This is the 17586th most frequent Russian word.
тряпки
"Тряпки" means "rags" or "clothes" (informal).
The word 'тряпки' refers to pieces of cloth specifically used for cleaning tasks.
Я купил несколько новых тряпок для уборки.
I bought several new rags for cleaning.
Here, 'тряпки' describes old pieces of cloth being repurposed into rugs.
Он собирает старые тряпки и делает из них коврики.
He collects old rags and makes rugs from them.
In this case, 'тряпки' is used metaphorically to describe clothes that appear worn out or shabby.