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Nibs

noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of nib form-of, plural
  2. 2
    An important or self-important person. UK, slang

    "Vera, you are a gleam of brilliant modernity in our dim old cave of antiques — and their nibs, our ancestors." Peter waved disrespectfully to the portrait"

  3. 3
    plural of NIB form-of, plural
  4. 4
    Self. UK, dated, obsolete, slang
  5. 5
    A jack turned up by the dealer.

    "Two for his nibs."

Etymology

See nib.

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