nappy
/ˈnæpi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnæpi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈna-pē/ (ame, mw)
nappy — noun
- nappysingular
- nappiesplural
1. a soft thick item that a baby wears around the bottom to collect body waste.
a soft thick item that a baby wears around the bottom to collect body waste.
Dario changed the baby's nappy on the train before they reached Bristol.
collocation: change a nappy
Sivan packed three clean nappies in the stroller bag for the zoo trip.
The nursery called when Theo's nappy leaked during his afternoon nap.
At the beach house, Devika rinsed the reusable nappy in the sink.
Tomás bought overnight nappies after his daughter kept waking up wet.
文法句型
a nappy
change a nappy
wear a nappy
用法筆記
The usual everyday word in British English. North American English normally uses diaper instead.
常見錯誤
nappy — adjective
- nappypositive
- nappiercomparative
- nappiestsuperlative
1. describing hair that has very tight small curls and a coarse texture.
describing hair that has very tight small curls and a coarse texture.
After the swim, Élise used a wide comb on her nappy hair.
collocation: nappy hair
The stylist sprayed water before gently parting Jason's nappy hair into four sections.
In the old school photo, Ayana's nappy hair was tied with two red ribbons.
Samir trimmed the loose ends after washing the baby's nappy hair.
Devika watched the barber shape her son's nappy hair into a rounded cut.
- straight
having little or no curl
文法句型
nappy hair
nappy curls
用法筆記
Often used when talking about Black hair, but it can sound dated or insulting if someone else uses it carelessly. A neutral description such as tightly coiled hair is often safer.
常見錯誤
2. describing cloth or another surface that has a soft layer of short fibres standi
describing cloth or another surface that has a soft layer of short fibres standing up from it.
The old green blanket felt nappy and warm against the sleeping child's hands.
predicative use: felt nappy
Defne chose a nappy cotton towel because it dried the dog quickly.
collocation: nappy towel
The inside of the winter coat had a nappy lining that trapped heat.
A tailor brushed the nappy side of the wool so the collar looked softer.
At the market, Tendai compared two rugs and picked the more nappy one.
- smooth
without a raised soft surface
文法句型
a nappy towel
fabric feels nappy
用法筆記
Mainly used for towels, blankets, wool, and other materials with a raised fuzzy surface. It is rare in everyday conversation.