What does NUBBY mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "nubby": nubby

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: having small, rough bumps on the surface; having a texture that is rough and uneven

Pronunciations: US: /ˈnʌbi/; UK: /ˈnʌbi/

Origin and Usage: The word "nubby" originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial term to describe the texture of fabrics or surfaces that have small, rough bumps. It is commonly used in fashion and design to describe fabrics with a rough, textured surface, such as tweed or bouclé. The term is also used in other contexts to describe surfaces with a similar texture, such as a nubby road surface.

Synonyms: rough, textured, bumpy, uneven, knobbly

Related Words: knobb, chubby, stubby, tubby, lobby

Example Sentences:

• The nubby texture of the fabric made it perfect for the winter coat.
• The road was so nubby that it was difficult to ride a bike on it.
• The designer used a nubby tweed fabric to create a rustic look for the dress.