nappy

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nappy

A baby wears a clean white nappy while playing on a soft rug.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A piece of soft, absorbent material worn by a baby or incontinent person to absorb and contain urine and feces. It is typically fastened around the waist and between the legs.

  2. Adjective:

    • (Chiefly British, of hair) Having a frizzy or tightly curled texture.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The baby needs a clean nappy.
    • We bought a pack of disposable nappies.

  • Adjective:

    • She has beautiful, nappy hair.
    • The texture is described as nappy and coarse.
Advanced Usage
  • "nappy rash": A common skin irritation on a baby's bottom, caused by prolonged contact with a wet or soiled nappy.
    • Using a barrier cream can help prevent nappy rash.
Variants and Related Words
  • Diaper (noun, chiefly US & Canada): The common North American equivalent for the noun 'nappy'.
    • The American term for nappy is 'diaper'.
  • Nappied (adjective): Describing someone who is wearing a nappy.
    • The nappied infant slept soundly.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Diaper (US), napkin (archaic).
  • Adjective: Frizzy, kinky, curly.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "a nappy valley": (British, informal) A humorous term for an area populated by many young families with small children.
    • Their new neighbourhood has turned into a real nappy valley.
nappy

A baby wears a clean white nappy while playing on a soft rug.

Adjective
  1. (of hair) in small tight curls
Noun
  1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

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