1. a small lump or chunk
2. an undeveloped or imperfect ear of corn
3. the central point or heart of something

Examples

• She found a small nubbin of cheese in the refrigerator.
• The farmer discarded the nubbins from his corn harvest.
• Only a nubbin of the candle remained after the long dinner.
• The corn stalks produced mostly nubbins due to the drought.
• He got to the nubbin of the problem quickly.
• A nubbin of clay stuck to her fingers.
• The discussion focused on the nubbin of the issue.