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nibbie

nounnature

small rounded lump on surface

A small rounded lump or protuberance that sticks out from a surface (e.g. rock, wood, or wall).

Example in use

Dinna trip ower the nibbie oan the stane.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/NIB-ee/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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