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Meaning of nugget
A small, usually irregularly shaped, piece of something
Etymology of nugget
The word "nugget" originated in the mid-19th century, from the Australian slang "nugget", meaning a small lump of gold
The term is thought to have been derived from the word "niggle", meaning to tease or annoy, possibly due to the small size and difficulty of extracting gold nuggets
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small lump or fragment of something, especially gold
- * A small, usually breaded and deep-fried piece of food, especially chicken or fish
- * A valuable or interesting piece of information
Usage Examples
- The prospector found a large nugget of gold in the river
- * The restaurant served chicken nuggets with a side of fries
- * The journalist uncovered a nugget of information that changed the course of the investigation