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nappy (iou)



nappy noun3. ['napi] E20.
[Abbreviation of NAPKIN: see -Y6.]
A usu. square piece of towelling etc. wrapped and pinned on a baby to absorb or retain urine and faeces; a disposable equivalent of cotton wool etc. with a waterproof backing.
J. Diski Young men who are tired of life as soon as they're out of nappies.
Comb.: nappy-liner: see LINER noun1 3b; nappy pin a kind of large curved safety pin used for fastening a nappy; nappy rash redness of an infant's skin where it is in persistent contact with soiled nappies.