• Nub

    Origin 1

    Either directly from Middle Low German, or from knub, from a Middle Low German word (compare Low German Knubbel, Knobbel ("knot; lump")). Compare knob.

    Full definition of nub

    Noun

    nub

    (plural nubs)
    1. (obsolete) The innermost section of a chrysalis in a silk cocoon.
    2. A small lump or knob.
    3. The essence or core of an issue, argument etc.What do you think is the nub of the problem?
      • Mark TwainHere the narrator bursts into explosion after explosion of thunderous horse-laughter, repeating that nub from time to time through his gaspings and shriekings and suffocatings.
    4. (slang) The clitoris.

    Verb

    1. (baseball) To hit the ball weakly.
    2. To push; to nudge.
    3. To beckon.

    Origin 2

    Variant spelling of noob.

    Noun

    nub

    (plural nubs)
    1. (Internet, slang) A noob; a newcomer or incompetent.He can't even make himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? What a nub.

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