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Q: Where did the term nappy come from?
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What is the British term for diaper?

We brits call it a nappy.


What is the difference between a nappy and a diaper?

They are the exact same thing, nappy is just the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand term for them and diaper is the American term for them.


Why is a diaper called a diaper?

It's called a Nappy here in Australia. It is also referred to as a Nappy in the U.K. The term diaper refers to the pattern of cloth that was used in the 16th century for swaddling cloth in the UK. As the use of the diaper pattern for swaddling spread, the term diaper stuck in place of swaddling cloth. The U.S. and Canada continued using the term diaper while in the U.K. ( and Australia ) replaced the term with 'nappy.'


Where did the phrase nappy hair come from?

Late in the 18th century or early 19th century, Americans in the southern United States referred to negro slaves as nappy heads.


How do you turn nappy hair into wavy hair?

You don't. Nappy hair is just nappy unless you get a perm.


What is the plural form for nappy?

The plural for nappy is nappies.


When was Nappy Roots created?

Nappy Roots was created in 1995.


What would the American call a baby's nappy?

A nappy in the US is a diper


What is a 'diaper' called in England?

a diaper is called a nappy in England


When was Nappy Boy Entertainment created?

Nappy Boy Entertainment was created in 2006.


What is the definition of nappy?

Nappy is a nother word for messed up or trashy. (e.g.: Dang dogg yo hair is nappy as a mugg!) It can also mean to sleep for a short period of time. (e.g.: Im goin take me a nappy.)


What is the birth name of Nappy Lamare?

Nappy Lamare's birth name is Hilton Lamare.