noun, verb, slang ·1 syllable ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of nibs (“an important or self-important person”). UK, alt-of, alternative, slang
2. 2
   A single-serving package of snack crackers, usually filled with peanut butter. US, plural, plural-only

   "He purchased a pack of nabs from the vending machine."

3. 3
   Alternative form of nibs (“self”). UK, alt-of, alternative, dated, slang

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of nab form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

collarcopnickfangnibbleapprehend

Example

More examples

"He purchased a pack of nabs from the vending machine."

Etymology

From the brand name Nabs. Clipping of Nabisco.

Related phrases

his nabsmy nabs

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