Phrase Hound found 1 phrases and 24 compound words that contain nub. The most common are listed below. Open nub in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 1
- nub theoryThe idea that the angle of the genital tubercle can be used to predict the sex of a fetus, an upward angle of at least 30° from the spine indicating a boy.
Compound words 24
- nubbyKnobbly; covered with small knobs.
- nubbinA stub, especially a stub of undeveloped corn or fruit or nipple.
- nubletA small nub or protrusion.
- nublikeResembling a nub; knobby, stumpy.
- nubcakeA noob; a newbie.
- NubianAn inhabitant of ancient Nubia or a member of the corresponding ethnolinguistic group belonging to the Eastern Sudanic language family.
- nubuckA type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.
- nubileOf an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman).
- nubilesplural of nubile: Of an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman).
- nubbleAlternative spelling of knubble (“small knob or lump”).