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    Nugget

    /ˈnʌɡɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small, often rounded piece of a valuable substance, especially metal or mineral.
    The prospector found a gold nugget while panning in the river.
    A small piece of information or a valuable insight.
    She shared a nugget of wisdom that changed my perspective on life.
    A small, breaded piece of deep-fried food, commonly associated with chicken.
    The children enjoyed chicken nuggets for dinner.

    Etymology

    Originated in the late 19th century, possibly a variant of the dialectal 'nug' or 'nuggety', meaning 'a small piece of something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nugget of wisdom:
    A small piece of insight or advice.
    gold nugget:
    A valuable find or discovery.
    chicken nugget:
    A breaded and fried piece of chicken, popular as a snack or fast food.

    Related Words

    chunk
    A thick, solid piece of something.
    ore
    A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted.

    Slang Meanings

    A slang term for a nugget of wisdom or insight.
    That idea is a real nugget, you should use it.
    Colloquially refers to a small child or a younger person affectionately.
    Look at that little nugget playing in the park!