Genapped

/dʒəˈnæpt/ adjective

Definition

Treated with a napping process; having a raised or fuzzy surface characteristic of genappe fabric.

Etymology

Past participle of 'genap' or descriptive adjective formed from 'genappe,' following standard English -ed adjectival formation patterns.

Kelly Says

This word shows how industrial processes become adjectives—'genapped' was the fabric industry's way of saying 'we gave this the special Genappe treatment.'

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