nubbin

noun

nub·bin | \ˈnə-bən

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Definition of nubbin

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 sense 3

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had only a nubbin of crayon left this nubbin of the intelligence report is the prediction that the country's government will soon fall

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These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018 These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit, "4th of July Finger Foods & Appetizers (Because Forks Inhibit Our American Freedoms)," 13 June 2018

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