—n.
1 a a rounded protuberance, esp. at the end or on the surface of a thing. b a handle of a door, drawer, etc., shaped like a knob. c a knob-shaped attachment for pulling, turning, etc. (press the knob under the desk).
2 a small, usu. round, piece (of butter, coal, sugar, etc.).
—v. (knobbed, knobbing)
1 tr. provide with knobs.
2 intr. (usu. foll. by out) bulge.
Phrases and idioms:
with knobs on Brit. sl. that and more (used as a retort to an insult, in emphatic agreement, etc.) (and the same to you with knobs on).
Derivatives:
knobby adj. knoblike adj.
Etymology: ME f. MLG knobbe knot, knob, bud: cf. KNOP, NOB(2), NUB
Useful english dictionary. 2012.