nubby

American  

[nuhb-ee] / ˈnʌb i /

Also nubbed,

adjective

nubbier, nubbiest

1. having nubs; knobby or lumpy.

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ˈnubby British  

/ ˈnʌbɪ /

adjective

1. having small lumps or protuberances; knobbly

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Etymology

Origin of nubby

First recorded in 1875–80; nub + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“It was a big opportunity to come to America because Korea is very small,” Han says in Korean while continuing to draft with his nubby yellow #2 pencil.

From Los Angeles Times

Sy’s attention to physical surfaces — shimmering water, nubby cloth, smooth bark — is particularly adept and helps create a sense of texture so strong you can almost feel it in your hands.

From New York Times

She made him a nubby brown overcoat that gave teddy bear vibes and a wardrobe of earth tones and huggable fabrics.

From Los Angeles Times

Do you adore nubby, gently spiced oatmeal cookies but feel meh about raisins?

From New York Times

You want the fastest, easiest way to get that pile of evanescently sweet, nubby cobs on the table, ready for butter-slathering and gleeful chomping.

From Seattle Times