Nuggetlike
/ˈnʌɡɪtˌlaɪk/noun
Resembling a nugget in shape, size, or appearance.
Did you know?Despite the gold-rush vibe, English nugget is only attested from the 17th century and likely began as a dialect word for a small lump or chunk, not a mystical treasure term.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English / Early Modern English
English
nugge
“A small lump or protuberance; a compact bit or lump.”
17th Century
English
nugget
“A small lump or chunk, especially of gold or other metal.”
19th Century
English
nugget-like
“Resembling a nugget in form or texture.”
Modern English
English
nuggetlike
“Having the appearance or characteristics of a nugget.”