OS nappy

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Meaning · English

Abbreviation of one-size nappy.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I liked them enough to buy a set of Version Three Bumgenius OS nappies for DS. What a mistake..he outgrew them at 5 months old !!! So I had to buy some MEOS and wraps for day time use and Quick Flip nappies for night, both of which have a bit of growing space for my baby boy.

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 “OS nappy” mean?

Abbreviation of one-size nappy.

Is “OS nappy” formal or informal?

OS nappy is generally slang.