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Synonyms for nappy

Grammar : Adj
Spell : nap-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnæp i

Définition of nappy

Origin :
  • "downy," late 15c., from nap (n.1) + -y (2). Meaning "fuzzy, kinky," used in colloquial or derogatory reference to the hair of black people, is from 1950.
  • adj fuzzy
Example sentences :
  • Nappy raised his cap and bowed pleasantly, both to her and to May.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "I won't talk to you," retorted Nappy Martell, and tried to pass.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "Maybe we can get into the cabin by a back way," suggested Nappy.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "I'm not going to get mixed up in any gun-play," added Nappy.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "They may have seen Slugger and Nappy, or else they may have some news for us," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • What Nappy and I ought to do is to pitch into you for having us fired out of the Hall.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "Maybe it's your father and Professor Lemm come back," added Nappy.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • Nappy had threatened Fred, and made a savage pass at him with his fist.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • The shocking truth stunned him even more than Nappy's punches.
  • Extract from : « Vital Ingredient » by Gerald Vance
  • Frankie took to the ropes to make Nappy shorten his punches.
  • Extract from : « Vital Ingredient » by Gerald Vance

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