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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, slang) To injure or obstruct intentionally.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, slang) To injure or obstruct intentionally.

After 12 successive league winsCharlton were nobbled by the First Division's no-hopers, who profited from a goalkeeping bloomer then held on to their lead for dear life.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Irish, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.

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Nobble means: To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

nobble means: To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Irish, slang) To steal.

After 12 successive league winsCharlton were nobbled by the First Division's no-hopers, who profited from a goalkeeping bloomer then held on to their lead for dear life.
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