nuggbud

noun

nuggbud

noun

Etymology Blend of nugget (“an item that is typically old and of dubious quality or poor condition”) + earbud (“a small earphone designed to be placed in the ear canal for use with portable sound systems”). Perhaps coined, certainly popularised, by the videos of Australian tech YouTuber, drummer and audiophile Wade "DankPods" Nixon.

Australia, Internet, Neologism A dirtybud (“mediocre earbud”), especially one paired with a cheap, low-quality or knockoff MP3 player.

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