nappy

nap-py · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British) A piece of absorbent material wrapped around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and feces; a diaper.

  2. 2.

    (Adjective, US informal) Having tight curls or kinks, typically referring to hair.

Forms

plural: nappies

Related words

See also: diaper, napkin
Synonyms: diaper, nappie

Etymology

From napkin, from Middle English nappekin, diminutive of nappe meaning "tablecloth."