nappy UK
ˈnæpi
nappiernappiesnappiest
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Definition of nappy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
baby garmentUKabsorbent garment worn by infantsUK
  • The baby wore a nappy to prevent any accidents.
diaper napkin
2.
beveragesDatedUKstrong ale or beerDatedUK
  • He enjoyed a pint of nappy at the pub.
ale brew

Adjective

1.
textureUKhaving a nap or fuzzy textureUK
  • The blanket felt nappy and warm.
fluffy fuzzy velvety
2.
hairUKof hair, tightly curled or frizzyUK
  • Her nappy hair was styled beautifully.
coiled kinky
3.
horseRareUKnervous or excitable in behaviorRareUK
  • The nappy horse was difficult to ride.
jumpy restive skittish
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Images of nappy

  • nappy: absorbent garment worn by infants
    absorbent garment worn by infants

Expressions with nappy

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reusable diaper made from fabric
She prefers using a cloth nappy for her baby.
bag designed for parents to carry baby essentials
The nappy bag has multiple compartments for easy organization.
container for disposing of used nappies
Please empty the nappy bin when it's full.
waterproof layer over a nappy
She put a nappy cover on the baby to prevent leaks.
plastic device to secure a nappy
She used a nappy fastener to secure the cloth nappy.
absorbent layer placed inside a nappy
She added a nappy insert for extra absorbency.

Origin of nappy

British English, nap (fuzzy surface)

Terms with nappy included in their meaning

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facilities
related to changing a baby's nappy or diaper
childcare
waterproof layer over a nappy
childcare
plastic device to secure a nappy
baby care
absorbent layer placed inside a nappy
nappy storage
container for storing soiled nappies, often with a lid for odor control
baby skin
red, sore skin under a baby's nappy or diaper
baby care
nappy used at night for babies or young children
baby care
pin used to fasten a baby's nappy

Examples of nappy in a sentence

  • A clean nappy is essential for a happy baby.
  • The brewery is famous for its rich nappy.
  • Locals often gather to drink nappy during festivals.
  • The nappy carpet felt soft underfoot.
  • She wore a nappy sweater on the chilly day.
  • She embraced her nappy curls with confidence.

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  1. French:couche, duveteux, ...
  2. German:Windel, flauschig, ...
  3. Italian:pannolini, lanoso, ...
  4. Spanish:pañales, afelpado, ...
  5. Portuguese:fralda descartável, felpudo, ...
  6. Chinese:尿布, 毛茸茸的, ...
  7. Japanese:おむつ, 毛羽立った, ...
  8. Arabic:حِفَاضَة, وَبَرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיתּוּל, פְּלוּמָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:подгузник, пушистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підгузок, пухнастий, ...
  12. Hindi:डायपर, नरम, ...

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