nobble
nobble · nobbles · nobbled · nobbling
To injure or obstruct intentionallyTo injure or obstruct intentionally.
/ˈnɒbl̩/
» They all love to nobble on delicious food - mainly meat.
Meaning
4 senses(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang, transitive)To injure or obstruct intentionally.
Near-synonyms: hobble, hamper, hinder, impede, embarrass, disable
(Ireland, UK, slang, transitive)To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.
(Ireland, UK, slang, transitive)To steal.
(slang, transitive)To tamper with (typically a racehorse or greyhound) in order to prevent it from winning a race.
More definitions
- disable by drugging
- take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
- deprive of by deceit
- make off with belongings of others
Examples
1 sentencesThey all love to nobble on delicious food - mainly meat.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Origin obscure. Possibly from nob + -le, or perhaps an alteration of nubble. Compare alsoOrigin obscure. Possibly from nob + -le, or perhaps an alteration of nubble. Compare also dialectal knobble (“to hit or strike”).
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Forms
nobbles, nobbling, nobbled, nobbledSynonyms
33 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivednobbler
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle