in diapers

prepositional phrase

In the very early stages of development.

“Near-synonyms: in pampers, in short trousers, in short pants”

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. figurativelyidiomaticIn the very early stages of development.

    Near-synonyms: in pampers, in short trousers, in short pants

    1 more example

    Look, honey, this ain't my first rodeo, OK? I was doing this job when you were in diapers.

    Synonyms: in pampers, in short trousers, in short pants

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: wearing a diaper, or needing to wear diapers.

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseIn the very early stages of development.

Translations

Polish w powijakach
  • w powijakachTranslations
Spanish en pañales
  • en pañalesTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

in diapers. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20diapers

MLA

“in diapers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20diapers. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in diapers,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20diapers.

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