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).