nappy
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for nappy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An absorbent garment worn by babies (or others needing one) who cannot yet control their bladder or bowels; a diaper.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An absorbent garment worn by babies (or others needing one) who cannot yet control their bladder or bowels; a diaper.
“Could you grab a clean nappy from the bag?”
How to use nappy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
change a nappy
nappy bag
nappy hair
Etymology
A shortened, "-y" form likely built on napkin, itself already a smaller version of an older word for cloth.
Full origin of nappy →Frequently asked questions
What does “nappy” mean?
The word “nappy” means an absorbent garment worn by babies (or others needing one) who cannot yet control their bladder or bowels; a diaper.
How do you pronounce “nappy”?
“Nappy” is pronounced NA-pee (/ˈnæpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “nappy” in a sentence?
Here is “nappy” used in a sentence: “Could you grab a clean nappy from the bag?”
What part of speech is “nappy”?
Depending on how it is used, “nappy” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “nappy” have?
“Nappy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an absorbent garment worn by babies (or others needing one) who cannot yet control their bladder or bowels; a diaper.
