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nobble.

To injure or obstruct intentionally.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈnɒbl̩/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To injure or obstruct intentionally.

    Commonwealth · Ireland · UK · slang · transitive
  2. To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.

    Ireland · UK · slang · transitive
  3. To steal.

    Ireland · UK · slang · transitive
  4. To tamper with (typically a racehorse or greyhound) in order to prevent it from winning a race.

    slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

Origin obscure. Possibly from nob + -le, or perhaps an alteration of nubble. Compare also dialectal knobble (“to hit or strike”).

noun/ˈnɒbl̩/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A deliberate act of injury or obstruction.

    UK · slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

Origin obscure. Possibly from nob + -le, or perhaps an alteration of nubble. Compare also dialectal knobble (“to hit or strike”).

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