What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nappie
Example
I need to change the baby's nappie. [nappie: noun]
Example
She prefers using reusable nappies instead of disposable ones. [nappies: plural noun]
Example
The baby's blanket is made of a cozy nappie material. [nappie: adjective]
nappy
Example
She decided to wear her hair in a natural nappy style. [nappy: adjective]
Example
I prefer drinking a cold nappy beer on a hot summer day. [nappy: noun]
Example
After eating a big meal, he felt nappy and decided to take a nap. [nappy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nappy is more commonly used than nappie in everyday language, especially in British English. Nappy has a wider range of meanings and can be used in various contexts, while nappie is more specific to the context of babies and childcare.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nappie and nappy?
Neither nappie nor nappy are formal words. They are both informal and casual in tone, and are more commonly used in spoken language rather than written language.
