Nubbin
/ˈnʌb.ɪn/noun
A small, insignificant, or undeveloped part of something.
The corn plant had several nubbins that didn't grow to full size.
Usage tips
Neutral
small growth,underdeveloped part,insignificant piece
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
The term is often used informally to describe anything small or less significant.
In everyday conversation, you might say, 'I just have a nubbin of cake left.'
Pro Tip 2/3Agricultural Context
In farming, it's used to describe underdeveloped produce.
Farmers may refer to small corn kernels as nubbins.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal vs. Figurative
Understand when to use it literally versus figuratively.
E.g., you could use it figuratively to describe someone's minor accomplishments.
Compare with
nubbumpkernelgroatbud
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