naps
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Meaning · English
kinky or curly hair
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The short “naps” of the average Sister do not sway in the wind as that of a blonde.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “naps” mean?
kinky or curly hair
Is “naps” formal or informal?
naps is generally slang.