- nibs, his
- Any man of consequence. (Facet, or ironic.)
A concise dictionary of English slang (2nd edition) . Brian Phythian. 2015.
nibs, his
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his nibs — or her nibs 1. A mock title used for an important or self important person, himself or herself 2. His or her mightiness • • • Main Entry: ↑nib * * * his/her/nibs informal … Useful english dictionary
nibs — (n[i^]bz), n. pl. See {his nibs} under {nib}, n. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nibs — noun (his nibs) informal a mock title used to refer to a self important man. Origin C19: of unknown origin. nibs shelled and crushed coffee or cocoa beans. → nib … English new terms dictionary
nibs — [ nıbz ] noun his/her nibs MAINLY BRITISH INFORMAL used for referring humorously to someone who is important or who thinks they are important … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nibs — (n.) especially in His Nibs boss, employer, self important person, 1821, of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of nob person of high position … Etymology dictionary
nibs — ► NOUN (his nibs) informal ▪ a mock title used to refer to a self important man. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
nibs — [nibz] n. [< ?] Informal an important, or esp. self important, person: preceded by his or, occas., her … English World dictionary
his nibs — Nib Nib (n[i^]b), n. [A variabt of neb.] 1. A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong. The little nib or fructifying principle. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) The bill or beak of a bird; the neb. [1913 Webster] 3. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nibs — /nibz/, n. his or her nibs, Informal (often facetious). a person in authority, esp. one who is demanding and tyrannical: His nibs wants fresh strawberries in December. [1815 25; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
nibs — noun plural but singular in construction Etymology: origin unknown Date: circa 1821 an important or self important person usually used in the phrases his nibs or her nibs as if a title of honor … New Collegiate Dictionary
