nubbly

American

[nuhb-lee] / ˈnʌb li /

Or knubbly

adjective

nubblier, nubbliest

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

Etymology

Origin of nubbly

First recorded in 1820–30; nubble + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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That sweet, nubbly crunch against the silkiness below—it’s like jewelry for dessert.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

The sloth’s nubbly nylon “fur” does the scrubbing, its front paws grasp a handy hanging cord and a wan, stitched-in half smile serves as a reminder that the scullery duty is only temporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

If mystery writers need to evoke all the nubbly uniqueness of a particular city or landscape or character, historians need to underline the myriad and memorable ways that the past is a foreign country.

From Slate • May 21, 2023

“Bewilderment” isn’t cozy, exactly, but it’s got a nubbly sentimentality.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2021

Her fingers slid over the nubbly surface of the grip, and it fit comfortably enough in her hand.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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