"Huggie" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Huggies [plural]
Etymology: A hypothetical singular form of Huggies, an American company that sells disposable diapers; compare pamper (“alternative form of pampers; a diaper, nappy”), derived from the diaper brand Pampers by Procter & Gamble. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Huggie (plural Huggies)
  1. (informal, uncommon) A diaper made by the Huggies company. Wikipedia link: Huggies, Pampers, Procter & Gamble Tags: informal, uncommon Categories (topical): Clothing

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1994, Carole Achterhof, Life with a Channel Surfer, Bare Bones Books, →ISBN, page 79:",
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          "text": "Zac rubbed his red eyes. \"She's done a poo.\"\n\"It's all right, I'll go,\" said Merridy, relieved to have an excuse. She put her sun hat back on and went to fetch a Huggie from the supply that she kept handy in the spare bedroom.",
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