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nappyhead

nappyhead noun: the hair of a person of black or African descent.

Noun

nappyhead (plural nappyheads)

  1. (derogatory, slang) The hair of a person of black or African descent.

Forms of nappyhead

pluralnappyheads

Origin of nappyhead

From nappy + head.

Words formed from nappyhead

Questions about nappyhead

What does nappyhead mean?
Nappyhead means the hair of a person of black or African descent.
What part of speech is nappyhead?
Nappyhead is a noun.
What is the plural of nappyhead?
The plural of nappyhead is nappyheads.

Words near nappyhead in the dictionary

  1. nappy wrap
  2. nappy wraps
  3. nappy-headed
  4. nappyful
  5. nappyfuls
  6. nappyhead
  7. nappyheaded
  8. nappyheads
  9. nappying
  10. nappywear
  11. NAPQI

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