nubbin

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Noun nubbin has 1 sense

nubbin - a small nub (especially an undeveloped fruit or ear of corn)
--₁ is a kind of nub, stub

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Nubbin

Noun - Sense 1:

A small or undeveloped part or remnant of something, usually referring to a plant, crop, or fruit.

Example sentence: The farmer discovered a nubbin of corn at the bottom of the stalk.

Noun - Sense 2:

A small protuberance, lump, or knob.

Example sentence: She rubbed her finger over the nubbin on the surface of the carving.

Adjective:

Describing something as small, undersized, or insignificant.

Example sentence: The nubbin batch of cupcakes turned out smaller than expected.