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nappy1

Pronunciation: /ˈnapi/

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Definition of nappy

noun (plural nappies)

British
  • a piece of towelling or other absorbent material wrapped round a baby’s bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces: he is busy making bottles and changing dirty nappies disposable nappies

Origin:

early 20th century: abbreviation of napkin

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