nobbler

1 of 3

noun (1)

nob·​bler ˈnä-b(ə-)lər 

plural -s

1

British : one that nobbles horses

2

British : swindler

nobbler

2 of 3

noun (2)

nob·​bler ˈnä-b(ə-)lər 

plural -s

Australia

: a drink of liquor or beer

nobbler

3 of 3

noun (3)

nob·​bler ˈnä-b(ə-)lər 

plural -s

1

slang, British : a blow on the head : knockout

2

slang, British : nobby entry 2 sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

nobble entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

origin unknown

Noun (3)

nobble entry 2 + -er

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Rhymes for nobbler

• cobbler