nappy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Synonyms 1.2.1.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Adjective 1.3.2 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnæpi/
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• Rhymes: -æpi

[edit] Etymology 1

Probably shortened from napkin (although as this is already a diminutive, nappy could be a corruption of the French nappe).

[edit] Noun

nappy (plural nappies)

1. (Australian, New Zealand, British) An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of its bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent.

[edit] Synonyms

• (US) (Canada): diaper
• (British) (archaic): napkin

[edit] Translations

[edit] Etymology 2

From nap + -y.

[edit] Adjective

nappy (comparative nappier, superlative nappiest)

1. Having a nap (of cloth etc.).
2. (US, slang) Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (occasionally specifically in reference to Blacks' textured hair).

[edit] See also

• Wikipedia article on Nappy (referring to afro textured hair)