noun
nubbin
Nubbin (noun) means a small stub, such as an undersized ear of corn or piece of fruit.
noun
1
A small stub, such as an undersized ear of corn or piece of fruit.
2
A small lump or bump sticking out from something.
"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."
— John Updike, 'Rabbit (1960)
"As an avid button collector, I have had to develop an efficient way of removing the nubbin of thread from the buttonhole."
3
(informal) Another word for the clitoris.
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Etymology
Perhaps formed from nub and -in.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nubbin?
"nubbin" (noun) means a small stub, such as an undersized ear of corn or piece of fruit.
What is another word for nubbin?
Other words for "nubbin" include nub, clitoris.
What are the different meanings of nubbin?
"nubbin" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small stub, such as an undersized ear of corn or piece of fruit; 2. A small lump or bump sticking out from something; 3. (informal) Another word for the clitoris.
