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nobby

adjective

nob·​by ˈnä-bē How to pronounce nobby (audio)
nobbier; nobbiest
: chic, smart

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Nobby comes from the noun nob, which is used in British English to mean "one in a superior position in life." (Nob may have begun as a slang word for "head," but etymologists aren't completely sure. A possible connection to noble has been suggested as well.) Appearing in English in the 18th century, nobby was first used to describe people in society's upper echelons. It has since extended in usage to describe the places frequented by such people, as well as their genteel customs. Charles Dickens, for example, wrote in Bleak House (1853) of "[r]especting this unfortunate family matter, and the nobbiest way of keeping it quiet."

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Khinkali, the fat, nobby pouches of lamb or minced beef and pork in broth (three for $8-$10) are a distant relative to Shanghai-style soup dumplings, and are meant to be similarly nibbled and slurped before eating. oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nobby was in 1788
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