Nubbin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnʌbɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nubbin is a noun meaning A stub, especially a stub of undeveloped corn or fruit or nipple.
Meaning
A stub, especially a stub of undeveloped corn or fruit or nipple.
More Meanings
- (informal) A small protuberance, bud, bump, or knob.
- (euphemistic or vulgar slang) Synonym of clitoris.
Example Sentences
As an avid button collector, I have had to develop an efficient way of removing the nubbin of thread from the buttonhole.
She walks to the next room, a little larger, holding a double bed. The shade is half drawn, and low light gives each nubbin of the bedspread a shadow.
Word Forms
- nubbins
- nubbing
Synonyms for nubbin
Depending on context, synonyms include nublet, nub, clitoris.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nublet, nubble, knub, nutling, knubble, niblet.
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