Noun: nappy
| Singular | nappy |
| Plural | nappies |
Sample Sentences
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You will notice that disposable nappies are sold in boy and girl versions. They vary in where the thickest padding is provided. [1995, Jennie Lindon, Lance Lindon, Leandra Negrini, Caring for Young Children, page 60:]
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Other equipment required was soap for hand washing and washing of nappies, a washing line for the drying of nappies,[…]. [2005, Medical Association of Malawi, “Malawi Medical Journal: The Journal of Medical Association of Malawi”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), volume 17, page 39:]
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You could burn disposable nappies (not a very practical option); otherwise, it′s probably best to take a supply of large plastic bags or nappy sacks with you and to dispose of them as thoughtfully as you can. [2008, Isabelle Young, Healthy Travel: Asia & India, 2nd edition, Lonely Planet, page 275:]
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In response we mailed hundreds of nappies to students in halls. On the nappy was a simple message, IT'S A LOT EASIER TO PUT ON A CONDOM. [2009, Chris Arnold, Ethical Marketing and The New Consumer, page 55:]
Nouns inflected like nappy
clitoridectomy,
royal jelly,
whoopsy,
surrogacy,
urinary,
rastrography,
renoscopy,
sourtop blueberry,
forcible entry,
superficiary,
lipidosity,
potability,
phonography,
hyperproperty,
greenery,
conjugality,
ring singularity,
Brittany,
ignobility,
obscurity, etc. (List truncated at 20 nouns)
Etymology
A diminutive in -y. The base is probably napkin but possibly French nappe directly (note that napkin is already a diminutive). See: French Nouns '
nappe'.
Verbs referencing "nappy"
German Nouns
Napf.