noppig
nubby
So beschaffen, dass die Oberfläche viele kleine, fühlbare Erhebungen hat.
Definition & meaning
Noppig means covered with small raised bumps, knobs, or nubs, or having a bumpy texture. It commonly describes fabric, rubber, or another surface.
Depending on context, it can suggest either a deliberately textured surface or one that simply feels uneven.
Grammar & Word origin
Noppig is an adjective. It is formed from Noppe , meaning a small raised knob or nub, plus the adjective-forming suffix -ig (“having” or “characterized by”).
The related plural is Noppen . The adjective takes regular German endings when used before a noun, as in noppige Oberfläche .
Synonyms & antonyms
- genoppt — “studded” or “provided with nubs”; often emphasizes that the bumps are distinct and deliberately added.
- höckerig — “lumpy” or “bumpy”; usually suggests larger or less regular raised areas.
- strukturiert — “textured”; broader than noppig and not necessarily bumpy.
Antonyms:
- glatt — “smooth”; the clearest opposite when describing a surface’s feel.
- eben — “level” or “even”; emphasizes the absence of bumps or unevenness.
Common phrases & collocations
- noppige Oberfläche — a bumpy or nubbed surface
- noppiger Stoff — fabric with a nubby texture
- noppige Sohle — a sole with raised bumps or grips
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Examples
Das Handtuch ist weich und noppig.adjective
The towel is soft and nubby.
Die noppige Matte liegt vor der Dusche.adjective
The nubby mat is in front of the shower.
Der noppige Stoff fühlt sich rau an.adjective
The nubby fabric feels rough.
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