# dapper vs diaper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dapper
*adjective · IPA /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #32,343*
Neat, trim.

### diaper
*noun · IPA /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ · frequency rank #15,142*
An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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