nappy

noun
UK: /ˈnæpi/
US: /ˈnæpi/

  1. A piece of soft, absorbent material wrapped around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and feces.

    1. The baby needs a clean nappy.
    2. After the feed, make sure to change his nappy immediately to prevent a rash.

Synonyms

diaper frizzy woolly
nappy adjective

  1. Slightly curly or having a rough surface, especially referring to hair.

    1. Her hair is short and nappy.
    2. Some people find it difficult to manage nappy hair without special products.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nappy" is /ˈnæpi/ in British English and /ˈnæpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nappy": diaper, frizzy, woolly.

Example usage of "nappy": "The baby needs a clean nappy.". More examples on the page.