A small moth, , feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Got some potatoes marinating ahead of roasting for dinner this evening. Lemon juice + zest, basil, garlic, nutmeg, S&P, olive oil.
Re. the Gentlemen's Relish discourse of a few weeks ago, I just had this on bread and - dare I say - it's better: - butter - anchovies - black pepper - ground nutmeg Simple as that.
In soccer: passing the ball through the legs of an opposing player. A humiliation when done in space.
"Got nutmegged in the first minute."
Nutmeg means: In soccer: passing the ball through the legs of an opposing player. A humiliation when done in space.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
nutmeg means: In soccer: passing the ball through the legs of an opposing player. A humiliation when done in space.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Same as nutmeg — a ball through the legs. From Surinamese/Dutch street football culture; preferred term in panna-football tournaments.
(soccer) A tackle or other on-field maneuver capable of breaking a player's leg.
(Australian rules football) To kick the football directly off the ground, without using one's hands.
Nag Nutmeg Naming Napping Nog Nothi- Oohhhhhh....
“Got some potatoes marinating ahead of roasting for dinner this evening. Lemon juice + zest, basil, garlic, nutmeg, S&P, olive oil.”
“Re. the Gentlemen's Relish discourse of a few weeks ago, I just had this on bread and - dare I say - it's better: - butter - anchovies - black pepper - ground nutmeg Simple as that.”
“Nag Nutmeg Naming Napping Nog Nothi- Oohhhhhh....”
“Trying to grate a tiny stub of nutmeg - leading to the bloody custard tart incident.”
“First May moth trap: 34 moths, 19 species, 6 NFY & 1 NFG (the Common White Wave). Here’s a few of my favourites; the Pale Tussock (and its furry socks), the Light Brocade, the Flame Shoulder & the Large Nutmeg #teammoth”
A small moth, , feeding on plants and native to the Northern Hemisphere.
To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
An evergreen tree () cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.