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

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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

“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

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 ● Aug. 6, 2023

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

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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