nappy
Nappy (noun) means an absorbent garment worn by babies (or others needing one) who cannot yet control their bladder or bowels; a diaper. Example: “Could you grab a clean nappy from the bag?”
How to use nappy
Learner’s notes"Nappy" is the standard British English word; American English uses "diaper" instead.
Word forms
nappier comparative, nappier comparative, nappier comparative, nappied past tense, nappies plural, nappies plural, nappies singular, nappiest superlative, nappiest superlative, nappiest superlative
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Etymology
A shortened, "-y" form likely built on napkin, itself already a smaller version of an older word for cloth.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nappy
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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.