NAPPY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of nappy

as in puffy

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noun

chiefly Scottish

as in mum

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Recent Examples of nappy

Noun

These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025 But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025 Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down. — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them. — Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy! — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products? — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy

Adjective

There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
But that gas could come in the form of the doughnut, or as puffy clouds that fill in patches of the black hole’s sky, as opposed to the shell of gas around a black hole star.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of puffy

Noun

Though the album remains in the works, the group stayed mum about what — and who — else listeners can expect.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, two Ryder Cup greats and likely the other two best players in the league, have remained quite mum on their futures.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of mum

Adjective

Even fluffy Alana looks at him strangely — in heat and vicious.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fluffy

Noun

After a few kicks, the attackers finally gave up, leaving with the case of beer on the ground in front of me.

— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Her husband, on the other hand, kept things a little more simple, wearing a green plaid shirt by Ami Paris with blue jeans and a baseball cap sporting the name of his alcohol-free beer brand, Bero.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

The best beer for this variation is a golden or amber ale, something that’s not too hoppy.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Mykonos Vioma pours organic estate wines at its farm near Ano Mera, while Mikònu moved its taproom in 2026 to Mathios Taverna in Tourlos, where prickly-pear ale comes with dinner and a sea view.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ale

Adjective

Abrams’ shaggy appeal as the everyman hero who somehow manages to overcome every obstacle thrown in his way, including the most monstrous creatures Cregger and his talented creative team could devise, is a key factor in the film’s success.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the white column dress featured shaggy sections of black fabric and an asymmetrical, one-shoulder neckline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Noun

Visit the palace and stroll through its exotic gardens, dine in the historic market square, and have a nightcap at a high-end cocktail bar for a taste of the true Monaco lifestyle.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Houston’s celebration takes place September 26-27 and features 50 food and beverage pros, plus wine and spirit pairings, craft cocktails, local vendors, live DJs, dance-offs, and interactive experiences.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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