nubbin

noun
UK: /ˈnʌb.ɪn/
US: /ˈnʌb.ɪn/

  1. A small piece or part that is left over or undeveloped.

    1. The last nubbin of crayon was too small to color with easily.
    2. After the corn was harvested, only nubbins remained in the field, food for the birds.

  2. A short, thick, or lumpy piece of something.

    1. He found a nubbin of soap near the sink.
    2. The candle burned down to a small nubbin before I blew it out carefully.

Synonyms

remnant stub fragment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nubbin" in English means: A small piece or part that is left over or undeveloped., A short, thick, or lumpy piece of something..

The phonetic transcription of "nubbin" is /ˈnʌb.ɪn/ in British English and /ˈnʌb.ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nubbin": remnant, stub, fragment.

Example usage of "nubbin": "The last nubbin of crayon was too small to color with easily.". More examples on the page.