1. having a rough, bumpy texture with small lumps or knobs

Examples

• The nubbly fabric felt rough against her skin.
• He chose a nubbly wool sweater for the cold weather.
• The nubbly surface of the pottery gave it an interesting texture.
• She ran her fingers over the nubbly bark of the old oak tree.
• The nubbly upholstery added character to the vintage chair.
• The artist created a nubbly effect by mixing sand into the paint.