Advertisement
Advertisement
nobble
[ nob-uhl ]
verb (used with object)
- to drug or disable (a race horse) to prevent its winning a race.
- to convince (a person) by fraudulent methods; misrepresent or lie to.
- to swindle; defraud.
- to seize (a person); hold for arrest.
nobble
/ ˈnɒbəl /
verb
- to disable (a racehorse), esp with drugs
- to win over or outwit (a person) by underhand means
- to suborn (a person, esp a juror) by threats, bribery, etc
- to steal; filch
- to get hold of; grab
- to kidnap
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈnobbler, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- nobbler noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of nobble1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of nobble1
Discover More
Example Sentences
I allus said any fool can be a smith but it takes a good man to nobble.
The son did not write from Melbourne, nor from Nobble,—nor from Ahalala till gold had been found.
His luggage was all right in the warehouse, and he arranged that it should be sent down to Nobble.
You once nobble that, congregation, and a buck joyride to heaven becomes a back number.
Dick told him that they had heard of that very successful mining enterprise since their arrival at Nobble.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse