nobble

== English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɒbl̩/ Rhymes: -ɒbəl Homophone: knobble === Verb === nobble (third-person singular simple present nobbles, present participle nobbling, simple past and past participle nobbled) (transitive) (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) To injure or obstruct intentionally. Near-synonyms: hobble, hamper, hinder, impede, embarrass, disable (UK, Ireland, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation. (UK, Ireland, slang) To steal. (transitive, slang) To tamper with (typically a racehorse or greyhound) in order to prevent it from winning a race. Synonym: cooper ==== Usage notes ==== The second sense is used in judicial contexts, applied often to courts, juries and other judicial bodies. ==== Derived terms ==== nobbler ==== Translations ==== === Noun === nobble (plural nobbles) (UK, slang) A deliberate act of injury or obstruction. === Further reading === “nobble v.1”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang, Jonathon Green, 2016–present “nobble v.2”, in Green’s Dictionary of Slang, Jonathon Green, 2016–present