nappiness

1 of 2

noun (1)

nap·​pi·​ness

ˈnapēnə̇s

plural -es

: the quality of having a nap : abundance of nap (as on cloth)

nappiness

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -es

of a horse

: stubbornness, balkiness

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

nappy entry 1 + -ness

Noun (2)

nappy entry 1 + -ness

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