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nibs

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Scrabble points
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
4

Definition of nibs

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (form-of, plural)plural of nib
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noun

  1. (form-of, plural)plural of nib
  2. (UK, slang)An important or self-important person.
    “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,”
  3. (UK, dated, obsolete, slang)Self.
  4. A jack turned up by the dealer.
    “Two for his nibs.”
  5. (form-of, plural)plural of NIB

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Etymology

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Anagrams of nibs

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4-letter words

1 word

3-letter words

6 words

2-letter words

4 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 front

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