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nobble

/'nɔbl/
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Explanation of "Nobble"

Definition: The verb "nobble" has a few meanings. It generally means to gain an unfair advantage over someone by tricking or deceiving them. In some contexts, it can also refer to drugging someone or something, particularly in a competitive situation, like a race.

Usage Instructions:

"Nobble" is often used in informal or conversational English. It's important to use it in contexts where deceit or trickery is involved, especially in competitions or dealings.

Example Sentences:
  1. In a competitive context: "The trainer was accused of trying to nobble the racehorses so they would lose the race."
  2. In a deceitful context: "He nobbled his friend out of the money by pretending to need a loan."
Advanced Usage:

In more formal contexts, you might encounter "nobble" in discussions about ethics in sports or business. For example, "The scandal revealed how some athletes nobbled their competitors to secure wins."

Word Variants:
  • Nobbled (past tense): "The horses were nobbled before the big race."
  • Nobbling (present participle): "They are nobbling the competition by using unfair tactics."
Different Meanings:
  1. To drug someone or something: Often used in the context of horse racing.
  2. To deceive or trick someone: Used in various competitive or business scenarios.
Synonyms:
  • Deceive
  • Swindle
  • Trick
  • Defraud
  • Cheat
Related Idioms:

While there are no direct idioms that include "nobble," you might come across phrases like: - "Pulling a fast one" - meaning to trick someone. - "Bending the rules" - meaning to manipulate or change rules for unfair advantage.

Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren't specific phrasal verbs that include "nobble," you might use phrases like: - "Nobble up" - to take advantage of someone or something in a sneaky way (though this is less common).

Summary:

"Nobble" is a verb that means to trick or deceive someone, often to gain an unfair advantage. It can also refer to drugging, especially in competitive situations.

Verb
  1. disable by drugging
    • nobble the race horses
  2. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
    • The industrialist's son was kidnapped
  3. make off with belongings of others
  4. deprive of by deceit
    • He swindled me out of my inheritance
    • She defrauded the customers who trusted her
    • the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change

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