nubby
pronunciation
How to pronounce nubby in British English: UK ['nʌbɪ]
How to pronounce nubby in American English: US ['nʌbɪ]
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- Adjective:
- of textiles; having a rough surface
Word Origin
- nubby (adj.)
- 1876, from nub + -y (2).
Example
- 1. Try asking one of their best and brightest engineers about it ---- I think his name is nubby stumpfingers .