Nugget

Phonematic nugh-it (nʌgɪt). Noun. 1. a solid lump of something precious, usually gold. 2. anything of great value, significance. 3. a lump of native gold, term used for "as good as gold". 4. a powerful, heavy animal. 5. strong, thickset man, known to be "indestructible and unstoppable". 6. Welding (in a spot-weld) metal fused. 7. a bite-size piece of chicken, fish, etc., usually batter-fried. Related words: Nuggety adv: description of precious solid, compact unit. Nuggie n: a light blow or jab, usually to a twisting motion, with the extended knuckle of the curled-up second or third finger: done as a gesture of affection or painfully as a prank. Nugify v: to render trifling or futile.