nubbin[noun]Synonyms: substance, burden, core, crux, gist, kernel, matter, meat, nub, upshot
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nubbin noun.
['nʌbɪn] US.
L17.[Dim. of NUB noun1.]A stunted or imperfect ear of maize etc.;
transf. &
fig. a residual part, a stub, a stump.
■ D. Bagley The lipstick was worn right down..to a nubbin. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲