Nubbin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnə-bən/ nub·bin

Meaning & Definition of Nubbin

Nubbin (noun)

  1. something (such as an ear of corn) that is small for its kind, stunted, undeveloped, or imperfect
  2. a small usually projecting part or bit
  3. nub

Nubbin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small piece

    "had only a nubbin of crayon left"

    similar: atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, mote, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
    related: ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet (chiefly Scottish), halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning (chiefly Scottish), lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper, whit, bite, mouthful, nibble, tidbit, fragment, part, portion, section, chip, flake, shard, shiver, sliver, splinter, clipping, paring, shaving, smithereens
    near: chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

  2. the central part or aspect of something under consideration

    "this nubbin of the intelligence report is the prediction that the country's government will soon fall"

    similar: bottom line, bull's-eye, centerpiece, core, crux, essence, gist, heart, kernel, keynote, meat, meat and potatoes, net, nub, nucleus, pith, pivot, point, root, sum, sum and substance, the long and short
    related: course, direction, drift, tenor, body, content, substance, hypothesis, proposition, purport, subject, theme, thesis

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nubbin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nubbin:

atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, mote, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle, bottom line, bull's-eye, centerpiece, core, crux, essence, gist, heart, kernel, keynote, meat, meat and potatoes, net, nub, nucleus, pith, pivot, point, root, sum

Related Words for Nubbin

ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet, halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning, lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper

Near Antonyms of Nubbin

chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Origin & Etymology of Nubbin

perhaps diminutive of nub

First known use: 1692

Frequently Asked Questions about Nubbin

What does "Nubbin" mean?

"Nubbin" means something (such as an ear of corn) that is small for its kind, stunted, undeveloped, or imperfect. As a noun, it is defined as: something (such as an ear of corn) that is small for its kind, stunted, undeveloped, or imperfect. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nubbin"?

Other words for "Nubbin" include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain and granule. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nubbin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nubbin"?

There are 104 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nubbin". Common alternatives include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule and morsel.

How do you use "Nubbin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nubbin" in a sentence: "had only a nubbin of crayon left"; "this nubbin of the intelligence report is the prediction that the country's government will soon fall".

Is "Nubbin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nubbin" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Nubbin"?

"Nubbin" is pronounced /ˈnə-bən/ and divided into syllables as nub·bin.

What is the origin of the word "Nubbin"?

"Nubbin" comes from perhaps diminutive of nub. First known use: 1692.

What is another word for "Nubbin" meaning "a very small piece"?

When "Nubbin" (noun) means a very small piece, synonyms include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck and flyspeck.