definitions

nubbly

or knub·bly

[ nuhb-lee ]
/ ˈnʌb li /
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adjective, nub·bli·er, nub·bli·est.

full of small protuberances.
in the form of small lumps.

Nearby words

nub, nuba, nubain, nubbin, nubble, nubbly, nubby, nubecula, nubia, nubian, nubian desert

Origin of nubbly

First recorded in 1820–30; nubble + -y1
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Examples from the Web for nubbly

  • The American altogether forgot his speech at Nubbly Creek, and found the aristocrat's society to be very pleasant.

    He Knew He Was Right|Anthony Trollope