knubbly

knub·bly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhb-lee]
- /ˈnʌb li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhb-lee]
- /ˈnʌb li/

Definitions of knubbly word

adjective knubbly full of small protuberances. 1
adjective knubbly in the form of small lumps. 1
adjective knubbly knobbly. 0

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Origin of knubbly

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; nubble + -y1

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Parts of speech for Knubbly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Knubbly

knubbly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

knubbly usage trend in Literature

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