nupp

Nupp is a term found in Estonian with several related senses that describe small rounded shapes or button-like objects. It is a common noun used in everyday language to refer to a knob, bump, or protrusion on various objects.

In practical usage, nupp often denotes a button or control element on devices and interfaces, such as the pushable components found on electronics, appliances, and machinery. It can also describe a decorative or functional knob on furniture or hardware.

In botanical or horticultural contexts, nupp may be used to refer to a small bud or a rounded feature on a plant. While not the primary term for all plant structures, it appears in some descriptive usages to convey a compact, rounded form.

As a proper noun, Nupp can function as a surname in Estonia and other regions, and it may appear in place names or organizational titles. When capitalized, it typically signals a namesake rather than a common noun.

The word nupp is documented in Estonian dictionaries and is familiar within Estonian-speaking communities. Its usage reflects common imagery of compact, rounded forms and familiar objects like buttons or knobs.