nuggets
|nug/gets|
B2
/ˈnʌɡɪts/
(nugget)
small valuable piece
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nugget' originates from an unknown origin, possibly from the West Midlands dialect word 'nug' meaning 'lump'.
Historical Evolution
'nug' transformed into the modern English word 'nugget'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lump', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small valuable piece'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small, solid lumps of a valuable metal or mineral, especially gold.
The prospector found several gold nuggets in the riverbed.
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Noun 2
a small, bite-sized piece of food, often breaded and fried.
Chicken nuggets are a popular fast food item.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 00:36