Nappy Meaning in English
word
ˈnæpi
NAP-ee
nˈæpi
NAP-ee
Definition
A nappy is a piece of soft material worn by babies to catch urine and feces, so their clothes stay clean. In British English, 'nappy' means what Americans call a 'diaper'.
Usage & Nuances
'Nappy' is used mainly in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; Americans say 'diaper.' Common phrases: 'change a nappy,' 'dirty nappy,' 'nappy rash.' Not to be confused with 'nappy' as slang for tightly coiled hair (rare, and context-dependent).
Spanish: pañalPortuguese (BR): fraldaPortuguese (PT): fraldaChinese (Simplified): 尿布Chinese (Traditional): 尿布Hindi: डायपरArabic: حفاضةBengali: ডায়াপার - ন্যাপিRussian: подгузникJapanese: おむつVietnamese: tã lót em béKorean: 기저귀Turkish: bebek beziUrdu: ڈایپر - نپیIndonesian: popok bayi
Example Sentences
The baby needs a clean nappy.
basic
She changed the baby's nappy.
basic
There are no more nappies left in the bag.
basic
He hates getting his nappy changed, so he always cries.
natural
Could you grab a nappy from the cupboard for me?
natural
Be careful—he just had his nappy changed and might still be fussy.
natural