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How to pronounce nappy in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms diaper, napkin
Type of garment
Type Words
Synonyms crisp, frizzly, frizzy, kinky
Derivation nap

Examples of nappy

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Since you can't take her out with a full, stinking nappy, you change her diaper.
From the sacbee.com
A baby doesn't throw a nappy at you with the intent of causing damage, does it?
From the independent.co.uk
The main ingredient of a nappy is cellulose, an annoyingly persistent material.
From the economist.com
Never even changed a nappy without saying I'm about to, since about 8 months old.
From the guardian.co.uk
Go back into your closet obamma, and don't come out till its nappy time, you dolt.
From the washingtontimes.com
No real man should fear a dirty nappy, or shy away from a sink full of dishes.
From the stuff.co.nz
Allow for a nappy per hour, plus extras, and don't forget a change of clothes.
From the couriermail.com.au
He watched dispassionately as I struggled getting my daughter's nappy changed.
From the nzherald.co.nz
But she filled her nappy within 10 minutes of meeting both Clegg and Miliband.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Crisp: (of hair) in small tight curls
  • Diaper: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
  • A diaper (in North America) or nappy (in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and many Commonwealth countries) is a sponge-like garment worn by individuals who are incapable of controlling their bladder or bowel movements, or are unable or unwilling to use a toilet. ...
  • An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of its bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; Having a nap (of cloth etc.); Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (occasionally specifically in reference to Blacks' textured hair)
  • (Nappies) Parents should supply spare nappies depending on the length of your child's day, together with wipes and nappy sacs.
  • Absorbent garment for infants. Modified versions for adults are known as all-in-ones.
  • Diaper (short for napkin). (See also serviette.)
  • Diaper; being a diminutive of napkin, a piece of absorbent material worn as underpants by an infant who is not yet toilet trained
  • A small bowl with many functional uses. It may or may not have a handle.