# nappy vs naps

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### nappy
*noun · IPA /ˈnæpi/ · frequency rank #33,754*
An absorbent garment worn by a baby or toddler who does not yet have voluntary control of their bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.

### naps
*noun · frequency rank #26,182*
kinky or curly hair

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