as in nubby
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
the walls were painted with a nubbly paint that was supposed to give them an interesting texture
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
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Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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What’s that soft, lumpy wormlike structure along the top and back of each testicle?
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
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Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available).
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From colorful gemstones and chunky gold bands to east-west settings and sculptural silhouettes, couples are moving away from the conventional one-size-fits-all engagement ring in favor of unique designs that reflect personal style and identity.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
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“Nubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubbly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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