Meaning of the word nugget in English
What does nugget mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nugget
US /ˈnʌɡ.ɪt/
UK /ˈnʌɡ.ɪt/
Noun
1.
a small lump of a precious metal, especially gold, found in the earth
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The prospector found a large gold nugget.
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They hoped to discover a valuable silver nugget.
2.
a small piece of food, especially chicken or fish, that has been covered in batter and fried
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The kids love eating chicken nuggets with ketchup.
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She ordered fish nuggets and fries for lunch.
3.
a small, valuable piece of information or advice
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The professor shared a valuable nugget of wisdom with his students.
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I picked up a few useful nuggets from the seminar.