nappy

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: diapernapkincrispfrizzlyfrizzykinky

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrementSynonyms: diapernapkin

Adjective (1)

  1. (of hair) in small tight curlsSynonyms: crispfrizzlyfrizzykinky
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Nappy \Nap"py\, a. [From 1st Nap.]

1.Inclined to sleep; sleepy; as, to feel nappy. [1913 Webster]

2.Tending to cause sleepiness; serving to make sleepy; strong; heady; as, nappy ale. [Obs.] --Wyatt. [1913 Webster]

Nappy \Nap"py\, a. [From 3d Nap.] Having a nap or pile; downy; shaggy. --Holland. [1913 Webster]
Nappy \Nap"py\, n.; pl. Nappies. [OE. nap, AS. hnaep cup, bowl. See Hanaper.] A round earthen dish, with a flat bottom and sloping sides. [Written also nappie.] [1913 Webster]
nappy \nap"py\, n.; pl. nappies. A diaper[4]. [Chiefly Brit.] [PJC]
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