Hyphenation
nap·pySynonyms
diaper,
british english,
napkin,
downy,
frizzy,
furry,
hairy,
kinky,
napped,
velutinous,
woollyPronunciation
Etymology
[ 'na-pE ] (noun.) 1700. Probably shortened from napkin (although as this is already a diminutive, nappy could be a corruption of the French nappe).