Nappy: meaning, definitions and examples

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nappy

[ ˈnæpi ]

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baby care

Of or relating to a baby's diaper.

Synonyms

diaper

Examples of usage

A nappy rash can be caused by wet or soiled nappies.
Make sure to change the baby's nappy regularly to prevent skin irritation.

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British English

Having a nap or naps; sleepy.

Synonyms

drowsy, sleepy

Examples of usage

I feel so nappy after a long day at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "nappy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fralda

🇮🇳 डायपर

🇩🇪 Windel

🇮🇩 popok

🇺🇦 підгузок

🇵🇱 pieluszka

🇯🇵 おむつ (omutsu)

🇫🇷 couche

🇪🇸 pañal

🇹🇷 bebek bezi

🇰🇷 기저귀 (gijeogwi)

🇸🇦 حفاض

🇨🇿 plenka

🇸🇰 plienka

🇨🇳 尿布 (niào bù)

🇸🇮 plenica

🇮🇸 bleyja

🇰🇿 жөргек

🇬🇪 ფაფა (p'apa)

🇦🇿 bez

🇲🇽 pañal

Word origin

The word 'nappy' originated in the late 18th century as a colloquial term for a baby's diaper. It is derived from the Middle English word 'nap', meaning a piece of cloth used for wrapping around the body. Over time, the term 'nappy' has evolved to also describe the state of being sleepy or having a nap, particularly in British English.