knobbler

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who is skilled at manipulating or understanding complex things, especially in a playful or mischievous way.

  - "He's a real knobbler when it comes to solving puzzles."
  - "She's a knobbler for tinkering with old gadgets."

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Variants

List of all variants of knobbler that leads to same result
knobblier , knobbliest , knobbly

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish term, possibly derived from the Middle English word 'knobben' meaning to knead or work with the hands.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knobbler' has also been used in the Scottish game of curling to describe a player who is particularly skilled at delivering the stone to the house.

2. In the novel 'Trainspotting' by Irvine Welsh, the character Renton is described as a 'knobbler' for heroin.

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Related Concepts

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1. manipulator: A person who controls or influences people or situations, often in a subtle or underhanded way.

2. tinkerer: A person who enjoys repairing or modifying things, often in a creative or inventive way.

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Culture

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In Scottish folklore, a 'knobbler' is a mischievous fairy or goblin that delights in playing pranks and tricks on humans.

How to Memorize "knobbler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a mischievous grin, manipulating objects or situations with ease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knobbler' with the image of a skilled manipulator or a mischievous goblin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knobbler, a knotty problem solver' to remember the definition.

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