nubby

American

[nuhb-ee] / ˈnʌb i /

Also nubbed,

adjective

nubbier, nubbiest

having nubs; knobby or lumpy.

nubby British

/ ˈnʌbɪ /

adjective

having small lumps or protuberances; knobbly

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Etymology

Origin of nubby

First recorded in 1875–80; nub + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Stone ground mustards bring great flavor and an appealing nubby texture, since some or all of the seeds are left intact or just slightly crushed.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

For a more grounded feel, she’ll layer plush rugs, velvets, braided wool and nubby boucles.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

Inside, a line of procrastinators in ugly sweaters and nubby fleece pajama bottoms waited to post their nick-of-time Christmas gifts and eleventh-hour holiday cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2022

A nubby gray couch cushion provided the photo backdrop for the Badgley Mischka heels I purchased from Facebook Sinema.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2022

Because now the sun is out and there are little nubby buds on the trees and your neighbors have taken off their heavy coats.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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