Nobble Definition

nobble
verb
  1. deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
  2. make off with belongings of others
  3. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"
  4. disable by drugging; "nobble the race horses"

"Nobble" in song lyrics

See how nobble is used in real songs:

  • "barns an nobble"
    AOL — AOL
  • "barnes and nobble"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "nobble"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nobble" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nobble to find words that pair well.

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