Sekirov Dictionary

nappy

/ˈnæpi/

adjective 6
noun 3
verb 1
forms 5

adjective6

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Having a nap (of cloth etc.); downy; shaggy.
- The original accused device, as was the patented device, was made of cotton flannel with a nappy surface on each side, […] . — 1950
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(informal, offensive) Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (often specifically in reference to Afro textured hair)
- We would talk about each other′s ugly, big lips and flat noses. We would call each other pickaninnies and nappy-haired so-and-so′s. — 1987
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(rare) Inclined to sleep; sleepy.
- After supper I felt nappy and dropped right off to sleep. — 1930
Foamy; having a large head.
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Nervous, excitable.
- ‘He's a mutton-fisted beggar; but the horse is a bit nappy, and young Roger'll be the man to keep him going at his fences.’ — 1928
(Scotland) Brittle.

noun3

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(UK, Australia) An absorbent garment worn by a baby or toddler who does not yet have voluntary control of their bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.
- You will notice that disposable nappies are sold in boy and girl versions. They vary in where the thickest padding is provided. — 1995
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A shallow, flat-bottomed earthenware or glass bowl with sloping sides.
- The use of a glazed earthenware nesting-dish, or “nappy, ” 9 inches in diameter across the top, is strongly advised. — 1909
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(no longer used) A kind of strong ale; nappy ale.
- Aw′ve seen when we′ve gyen iv a kind, freenly way / To be blithe ower a jug o′ good nappy — 1827

verb1

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To put a nappy on.
- The mother nappied the baby.

forms

nappied · nappying · nappies · nappier · nappiest

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