nappy

[ nap-ee ]

/ ˈnæp i /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR nappy ON THESAURUS.COM

noun Chiefly Scot.

liquor, especially ale.

Origin of nappy

First recorded in 1425–75; origin uncertain; probably from late Middle English noppi; see nap², -y¹

Words nearby nappy

Napoli, nappa, nappe, napper, napping, nappy, nappy rash, naprapathy, Naprosyn, naproxen, Napster

Definition for nappy (2 of 4)

nappy²

or nap·pie

[ nap-ee ]

/ ˈnæp i /

noun, plural nap·pies.

a small shallow dish, usually round and often of glass, with a flat bottom and sloping sides, for serving food.

Origin of nappy

First recorded in 1730–35; Middle English nap, Old English hnæpf, hnæp “cup, bowl” (further origin uncertain) + -y²

Definition for nappy (3 of 4)

nappy³

[ nap-ee ]

/ ˈnæp i /

adjective, nap·pi·er, nap·pi·est.

Sometimes Offensive. (especially of a Black person's hair) tightly curled; kinky.

covered with nap; downy.

Origin of nappy

First recorded in 1490–1500; nap² + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM nappy

nap·pi·ness, noun

Definition for nappy (4 of 4)

nappy⁴

[ nap-ee ]

/ ˈnæp i /

noun, plural nap·pies.British.

a diaper.

Origin of nappy

⁴

First recorded in 1925–30; nap(kin) + -y²

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Example sentences from the Web for nappy

Three and half days after his birth/death, I undressed my son, changed his nappy, bathed him, and dressed him in an outfit.
Daily Beast Readers React to YouTube Stillborn Baby Memorials|Brandy Zadrozny|November 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Prince Harry showed he is still game for a laugh today when he attempted to change the nappy of a baby (doll) with just one hand.
Practice Makes Perfect: Uncle Harry Changes A Baby's Diaper|Tom Sykes|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A nappy change prompted high security alert on a recent United Airlines flight from DC to San Francisco.
The National-Security Diaper Scramble|Philip Shishkin|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Slugger and Nappy were sent to a detention camp in the South; and that for the time being was the last the Rovers heard of them.
The Rover Boys Under Canvas|Arthur M. Winfield

And down there she met Nappy Martell quite a few times, and they became well acquainted.
The Rover Boys at Colby Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
Nappy Martell left the Hall by a rear door, and the Rovers followed.
The Rover Boys at Colby Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
Frankie took to the ropes to make Nappy shorten his punches.
Vital Ingredient|Gerald Vance
In front of the fire sat Nappy Martell with the old lumberman's treasure box on his lap.
The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island|Edward Stratemeyer

British Dictionary definitions for nappy (1 of 2)

nappy¹

/ (ˈnæpɪ) /

noun plural -pies

British a piece of soft material, esp towelling or a disposable material, wrapped around a baby in order to absorb its urine and excrementAlso called: napkin US and Canadian name: diaper

Word Origin for nappy

C20: changed from napkin

British Dictionary definitions for nappy (2 of 2)

nappy²

/ (ˈnæpɪ) /

adjective -pier or -piest

having a nap; downy; fuzzy

(of alcoholic drink, esp beer)

having a head; frothy
strong or heady

dialect, mainly British slightly intoxicated; tipsy

(of a horse) jumpy or irritable; nervy

noun

any strong alcoholic drink, esp heady beer

Derived forms of nappy

nappiness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	nappy
释义	nappy ¹ [ nap-ee ] / ˈnæp i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nappy ON THESAURUS.COM noun Chiefly Scot. liquor, especially ale. Origin of nappy ¹ First recorded in 1425–75; origin uncertain; probably from late Middle English noppi; see nap², -y¹ Words nearby nappy Napoli, nappa, nappe, napper, napping, nappy, nappy rash, naprapathy, Naprosyn, naproxen, Napster Definition for nappy (2 of 4) nappy² or nap·pie [ nap-ee ] / ˈnæp i / noun, plural nap·pies. a small shallow dish, usually round and often of glass, with a flat bottom and sloping sides, for serving food. Origin of nappy ² First recorded in 1730–35; Middle English nap, Old English hnæpf, hnæp “cup, bowl” (further origin uncertain) + -y² Definition for nappy (3 of 4) nappy³ [ nap-ee ] / ˈnæp i / adjective, nap·pi·er, nap·pi·est. Sometimes Offensive. (especially of a Black person's hair) tightly curled; kinky. covered with nap; downy. Origin of nappy ³ First recorded in 1490–1500; nap² + -y¹ OTHER WORDS FROM nappy nap·pi·ness, noun Definition for nappy (4 of 4) nappy⁴ [ nap-ee ] / ˈnæp i / noun, plural nap·pies.British. a diaper. Origin of nappy ⁴ First recorded in 1925–30; nap(kin) + -y² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nappy Three and half days after his birth/death, I undressed my son, changed his nappy, bathed him, and dressed him in an outfit. Daily Beast Readers React to YouTube Stillborn Baby Memorials\|Brandy Zadrozny\|November 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Prince Harry showed he is still game for a laugh today when he attempted to change the nappy of a baby (doll) with just one hand. Practice Makes Perfect: Uncle Harry Changes A Baby's Diaper\|Tom Sykes\|April 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A nappy change prompted high security alert on a recent United Airlines flight from DC to San Francisco. The National-Security Diaper Scramble\|Philip Shishkin\|April 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Slugger and Nappy were sent to a detention camp in the South; and that for the time being was the last the Rovers heard of them. The Rover Boys Under Canvas\|Arthur M. Winfield And down there she met Nappy Martell quite a few times, and they became well acquainted. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall\|Arthur M. Winfield Nappy Martell left the Hall by a rear door, and the Rovers followed. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall\|Arthur M. Winfield Frankie took to the ropes to make Nappy shorten his punches. Vital Ingredient\|Gerald Vance In front of the fire sat Nappy Martell with the old lumberman's treasure box on his lap. The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island\|Edward Stratemeyer British Dictionary definitions for nappy (1 of 2) nappy¹ / (ˈnæpɪ) / noun plural -pies British a piece of soft material, esp towelling or a disposable material, wrapped around a baby in order to absorb its urine and excrementAlso called: napkin US and Canadian name: diaper Word Origin for nappy C20: changed from napkin British Dictionary definitions for nappy (2 of 2) nappy² / (ˈnæpɪ) / adjective -pier or -piest having a nap; downy; fuzzy (of alcoholic drink, esp beer) having a head; frothy strong or heady dialect, mainly British slightly intoxicated; tipsy (of a horse) jumpy or irritable; nervy noun any strong alcoholic drink, esp heady beer Derived forms of nappy nappiness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to nappy downy, frizzy, hairy, kinky, woolly, furry, napped, velutinous
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nappy

noun Chiefly Scot.

Origin of nappy

Words nearby nappy

Definition for nappy (2 of 4)

or nap·pie

noun, plural nap·pies.

Origin of nappy

Definition for nappy (3 of 4)

adjective, nap·pi·er, nap·pi·est.

Origin of nappy

OTHER WORDS FROM nappy

Definition for nappy (4 of 4)

noun, plural nap·pies.British.

Origin of nappy

Example sentences from the Web for nappy

British Dictionary definitions for nappy (1 of 2)

noun plural -pies

Word Origin for nappy

British Dictionary definitions for nappy (2 of 2)

adjective -pier or -piest

noun

Derived forms of nappy

Words related to nappy