nappy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
    napkin; diaper.
  2. adjective satellite (of hair) in small tight curls
    frizzy; frizzly; crisp; kinky.

WordNet

Nap"py adjective
Etymology
From 1st Nap.
Definitions
  1. Inclined to sleep; sleepy; as, to feel nappy.
  2. Tending to cause sleepiness; serving to make sleepy; strong; heady; as, nappy ale. Obs. Wyatt.
Nap"py adjective
Etymology
From 3d Nap.
Definitions
  1. Having a nap or pile; downy; shaggy. Holland.
Nap"py noun
Etymology
OE. nap, AS. hnæp cup, bowl. See Hanaper.
Wordforms
plural Nappies
Definitions
  1. A round earthen dish, with a flat bottom and sloping sides. Written also nappie.

Webster 1913