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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