to nobble
- verb
- /ˈnɒb.əl/
- NSFW
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- I reckon Idris nobbled her brother's beer!
Examples
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The thief managed to nobble the expensive watch without anyone noticing.
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He felt violated when he discovered that his roommate had nobbled his favorite jacket.
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After the party, I found out that someone had nobbled my phone from my bag.
Synonyms
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2.8
To move or take something quietly so others do not notice
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5.5
To take something quickly without the owner noticing
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8.1
To steal something secretly from a shop or person
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8.0
Steal something small, often of little value
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6.5
To steal small things of little value, often a little at a time
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8.4
Steal things, for example electronics or cars
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7.5
To take something that is not yours and carry it away without asking
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9.6
To steal something secretly or dishonestly
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8.4
To steal a small thing quietly when no one is looking
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9.1
To steal something, especially quickly in a crowded place
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9.9
To take something quickly, often without permission
To take something quickly often before others notice
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Etymology
Nobble (British slang) can mean 'to steal' someone’s things in a quiet or sly way. Think of nobble like nibble — taking small bits — so nobble can mean someone quietly takes an item, like a pickpocket.