Nub — synonyms, definition

1. nub (Noun)

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nub (Noun) — A small lump or protuberance.

nub (Noun) — A small piece. ex. "a nub of coal"

nub (Noun) — The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. ex. "the nub of the story"

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