nubbly

or knub·bly

[ nuhb-lee ]
/ ˈnʌb li /

adjective, nub·bli·er, nub·bli·est.

full of small protuberances.
in the form of small lumps.

Origin of nubbly

First recorded in 1820–30; nubble + -y1

Words nearby nubbly

nub, nuba, nubain, nubbin, nubble, nubbly, nubby, nubecula, nubia, nubian, nubian desert

Example sentences from the Web for nubbly

  • The American altogether forgot his speech at Nubbly Creek, and found the aristocrat's society to be very pleasant.

    He Knew He Was Right |Anthony Trollope