nubby

American  

[nuhb-ee] / ˈnʌb i /

Also nubbed,

adjective

nubbier, nubbiest

1. having nubs; knobby or lumpy.

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nubby 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

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nubby

It brings vegetal sweetness, salt, smoke and nubby creaminess without requiring anyone to roast and peel peppers before packing the cooler.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

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 ● Jun. 6, 2024

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

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

Isa’s eyes followed Jessie as she walked slowly around the basement, running her fingers through thick, nubby carpets hung on the wall and gently touching delicate silver stars strung above.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser