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

The leather has a puffy, premium appearance is perforated at the tongue, eyelets and heel badge.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Around me were fellow guests wearing Fendi headscarves and puffy Prada vests — none yet of the business travellers checking in with expense accounts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of puffy

Noun

Some of my earliest memories are walking down the aerobridge with mum and getting to visit the flight deck.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of mum

Adjective

The ultra-crunchy exterior gives way to a luxurious, fluffy center and a deep corn flavor.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Make like Daisy Edgar-Jones and curve the face-framing layers away from your face to create body and dimension, or copy Dakota Johnson’s piece-y fringe and add a dab of dry shampoo to create fluffy volume.

— Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluffy

Noun

Volunteers encountered them individually and in combinations, including beer with cake and coffee with orange.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Aside from one man who poured beer on someone, Brandi said no other assaulters were removed.

— Matt Calkins , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Wash it down with a glass of Red Brick Hoplanta ale, brewed in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ale

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The Roger Clubhouse has more than initially meets the eye with its all-white colorway, as the laces feature a shaggy texture and two red stitch embellishments are added at the heel.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Aptly named after Abdalla’s character, the Allie-Cat cut echoes Allie Hayes’s effortless confidence with shaggy layers of tousled brunette waves with golden-blonde highlights that had fans swooning for more than just hot hockey players.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Noun

Aside from the immediate vocal strain and airway inflammation noted by otolaryngologists, major health institutions warn that regular vaping exposes the body to a cocktail of toxic chemicals, cardiovascular strain and respiratory risks.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The property also brings LoLa 41, known for seafood and sushi, and the intimate 41 Below cocktail and private-dining space to town.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

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