nugget

Pronunciation

• enPR: nŭg'ət
• IPA ^(key): /ˈnʌɡət/
• SAMPA: /"nVg@t/
• Hyphenation: nug‧get

Noun

Singular nugget

Plural nuggets

1. (countable) A nugget is a small and compact piece of something, as in a gold nugget.
2. (countable) A nugget is a small piece of something valuable.

   Can you give me a nugget of wisdom for my troubles?

3. (countable) A nugget is a small bud from the Cannabis Sativa plant.

Related words

• nuggety
• chicken nugget