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1. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › his-nibsHIS NIBS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a mock title used of someone in authority. See full dictionary entry for nibs. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. his nibs in American English. her nibs. a person in authority, esp. one who is demanding and tyrannical. His nibs wants fresh strawberries in December. See full dictionary entry for nibs.

2. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › His+NibsHis nibs - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   A derisive term for an authority figure, especially one who is demanding. Typically used in the phrases "his nibs" or "her nibs." Oh, his nibs wants us to work on Saturday? Why am I not surprised?

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4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › his_nibshis nibs - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 18, 2024 · his nibs. Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man. Do you know what time His Nibs will be arriving?

5. worldwidewords.org › qa › qa-nib1His nibs - World Wide Words

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   Aug 15, 1998 · The written evidence shows that nibs was a variant on nabs, because his nabs is recorded some decades earlier, from the 1790s, and has survived alongside it in some dialects. It has gone through the same shift of sense.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIBS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Nibs is an old-fashioned informal term for a man who is in a position of authority or who thinks he is more important than he really is. Learn how to use this expression in different contexts and see related words and phrases.

7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › nibsNibs - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   his ˈnibs (old-fashioned, British English, informal) used to refer to a man who is, or thinks he is, more important than other people: And how is his nibs this morning?

8. idiomorigins.org › origin › his-nibsIdiom Origins - His nibs - History of His nibs

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   His nibs is a humorous way of addressing a person of rank or status, often used in letters or formal situations. The term originated in the mid-19th century and may be related to the word nib, which meant a nobleman or a pen tip.

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   Where did the word 'his nibs' come from?

   • Another hour or two among my trusty and dusty reference books produced not just the origin of “his nibs,” but interesting connections to several other words as well. “His nibs” was a common slang phrase among English college students in the 19th century, usually a sarcastic reference to someone seen as aloof or stuck-up.

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   What does His Nibs mean?

   • Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia . A derisive term for an authority figure, especially one who is demanding. Typically used in the phrases "his nibs" or "her nibs." Oh, his nibs wants us to work on Saturday? Why am I not surprised? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

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   Who are nibs?

   • Their Nibs are recognised for their hand painted, beautiful prints which Fiona, the founder, and Sia, the designer, dream up together in their studio based in an old hotel in London. Inspired by the natural world, unusual colour combinations and vintage-lore they create prints to remember.

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   Where did the word 'nabs' come from?

   • Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use; from the Dutch was seen "nebs" his nibs Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man. Do you know what time His Nibs will be arriving? his nibs ( uncountable) ( cribbage) A jack turned up by the dealer . Two for his nibs.

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