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nappy

[nap-ee] / ˈnæp i /
NOUN
British word for diaper
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"Big brands are incentivised to optimise costs, but in most cases there's no incentive for brands to pay much attention to the recyclability of the nappy."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"I was getting increasingly anxious and confused. I couldn't make a cup of tea or change Patrick's nappy," Lizzy, from York, said.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"Being with my son, holding him, changing his nappy, making sure that Johanne pumps her milk before going to bed in the evening."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

It is understood that Skye fell from the changing table after a staff member left her unattended to look for nappy cream.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Squelch's real name's Mervyn Hill but one time when we were changing for P.E., he pulled down his trousers and we saw he had a nappy on.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell