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nappy

/ˈnæpi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A piece of fabric, often absorbent, used to cover the lower part of a baby's body, especially the genital area and sometimes the upper part as well.

    - "Can you change the baby's nappy?"
    - "The baby's nappy was wet."
    - "I forgot to bring a spare nappy."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

diaper , napkin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nappy
dappy , happy , clappy , scrappy
Variants
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nappier , nappiest , nappy , nappies , nappy rash
Etymology
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The word 'nappy' comes from the Middle English word 'nappe', meaning a napkin or a piece of fabric used for covering.

Trivia
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  1. The world record for the most nappies changed in an hour is 201.

  2. In some parts of the world, cloth nappies are still used instead of disposable ones.

  3. The first disposable diapers were introduced in the 1950s.

Related Concepts
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  1. diaper: A synonym for 'nappy' in American English.

  2. sanitary napkin: A type of 'nappy' used by menstruating women.

Culture
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In African American culture, the natural hairstyle of black children, referred to as 'nappy', has been embraced as a symbol of pride and self-acceptance.

How to Memorize "nappy"

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    - Imagine a small baby wearing a nappy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nappy' with the image of a baby in a diaper.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'nappy' as 'Newborns Are Pretty Padded'.

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