Definitions for nugget

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nugget nug·get

Spelling: [nuhg-it]

IPA: /ˈnʌg ɪt/

Nugget is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 51 anagrams from letters in nugget (eggntu).

Definitions for nugget

noun

1. a lump of something, as of precious metal.
2. a lump of native gold.
3. anything of great value, significance, or the like:
4. a bite-size piece of chicken, fish, etc., usually batter-fried.
5. Welding. (in a spot-weld) the metal fused.
6. Australian. a powerful, heavy animal. a strong, thickset man.

Origin of nugget

1850-55; perhaps diminutive of obsolete nug small piece, variant of nog²; see -et

Examples for nugget

In a moment all were crowded around him, eagerly examining the nugget.

That nugget of information was the stuff from which Survey reports were made.

I bought a copy of the "nugget" and went into the Sourdough Restaurant to read it.

The Wen Wei Po article contains a nugget that tells us why Beijing wanted to get back at the regime in Pyongyang.

Yet inside this shabby story is a nugget of insight screaming to get out.

Keith's smile broadened as he was handed this nugget of wisdom.

I always find at least one nugget of information that I can immediately apply to the work I do.

Wal, I reckon I'd like tew have a look at that nugget an' map.

"Reckon you're right 'bout th' map an' nugget," admitted Ham reluctantly.

The sheriff burst in the door with nugget McDermott close behind.