nugget
nugget Lexical Profile
nugget Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, bite-sized piece of food, typically chicken or fish, that is battered or breaded and deep-fried.
"The children eagerly dunked their hot chicken nuggets into sweet and sour sauce."
A solid, naturally occurring lump of a precious metal, especially gold, found in the earth.
"The prospector celebrated wildly after washing away the dirt and discovering a gold nugget the size of a walnut."
A small, distinct, and valuable piece of information, wisdom, or truth.
"The documentary was full of fascinating nuggets of historical trivia that kept the audience engaged."
• Rhymes for nugget
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the mid-19th century during the gold rushes in Australia and California, likely derived from the English dialect word 'nug' (meaning a lump or block) combined with the diminutive suffix '-et'.
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