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

My king bed was crisp, puffy, and beyond dreamy to slip into after a long day on my feet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of puffy

Noun

These boys and girls love fashion for things that are beautiful, but worn in a way that is from their mum’s wardrobe.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Collins, in an interview with USA TODAY ahead of Season 5's premiere, stayed mum on Emily's future romantic prospects.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mum

Adjective

Process until very smooth and fluffy with no hint of graininess (this can take up to a minute), stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice if necessary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
These sausage balls are crispy, fluffy, and filling, like mini biscuits with sausage and scallions mixed in.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of fluffy

Noun

Saturdays on the couch before the widescreen with beer, chicken wings and cheese dip might also be the best way to escape our ugly, chaotic politics.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
On especially warm days, consider a beer slushie instead of a traditional pour.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

The next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of ale

Adjective

He was done with being shaggy — this would be an album of precision.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
One of the villain’s henchmen was a small, shaggy blue creature with a long drooping snout and a sour expression that lived in a cigar box.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Noun

The lively spot is known for its colorful cocktails, packed calendar of weekly events and specials, and consistently delicious Mexican fare.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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