Head.
Napper
NAP-er
ˈnapər
Noun
Example Sentences
"Got hit on the napper."
"Use yer napper!"
Etymology & History
British slang for head, from "nap" (to doze - nodding the head). Used throughout UK but common in Scotland.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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