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nappy

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Noun

  1. An absorbent garment worn by a baby or toddler who does not yet have voluntary control of their bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.
  2. A shallow, flat-bottomed earthenware or glass bowl with sloping sides.
  3. A kind of strong ale; nappy ale.

Verb

  1. To put a nappy on.

Adjective

  1. Having a nap (of cloth etc.); downy; shaggy.
  2. Of hair: tightly curled or twisted; frizzy (often specifically in reference to Afro textured hair)
  3. Inclined to sleep; sleepy.
  4. Foamy; having a large head.
  5. Nervous, excitable.
  6. Brittle.

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