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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

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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

“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 ● Sep. 12, 2025

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

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 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

His teeth were nubby and yellow, like an old barn dog’s.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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