Meaning of Nibs | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An important or self-important person.
   UK, slang
2. Self.
   UK, dated, obsolete, slang
3. A jack turned up by the dealer.

Equivalents

Examples

“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”

“Betsey Reed, Her Nibs, was just as witty and quaint as usual, sitting in state in her wheel chair and dominating everything and everybody.”

“You may also know that, during intermission, Paul and Linda were summoned to a room behind the royal box for a private chat with her nibs.”

“"Your Nibs," I panted, "I am sent by the machine gunner man to tell you that ... "Please don't call me Your Nibs, and knock before you come in next time,”

“Two for his nibs.”

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