Nub Definition & Meaning
nub
- noun
- a small lump or protuberance
- a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil"
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
"Nub" in song lyrics
See how nub is used in real songs:
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"Twenty fours a nub"
Mike Jones f/ Young Problemz — Boi! -
"It's been ages since I necked it, and smoked six tabs to the nub"
The Streets — Blinded by the lights -
"her swollen nub"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with nub
Usage tips for "nub"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does nub mean?
- a small lump or protuberance a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil" the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
- What part of speech is nub?
- Nub is a noun.
- How many definitions does nub have?
- Nub has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).