English Explanatory Dictionary

nubby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Knobbly; covered with small knobs.
  2. Nub-like, resembling a small bump or protrusion; stubby.

Pronunciation

/nʌbi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nubby.wav

Word forms

nubby nubbier nubbiest

Etymology

From nub + -y. Compare knobby.

Derived words

nubbiness
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