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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

his nibs

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.47 in modern English

Syllables
his nibs
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

pron

A mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.

noun

A jack turned up by the dealer.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of his nob

Example Sentences

Etymology

Derives from the early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that nabs was in use; from the Dutch was seen as nebs.

Usage

Inflected Forms

his nabs (alternative)

Derived Forms

nibsome

Phrases

his nob

Frequently Paired Words

her nibs my nibs their nibs your nibs his nob

Synonyms

his heels

Questions

What does his nibs mean?
A mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.
Where does his nibs come from?
Derives from the early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that nabs was in use; from the Dutch was seen as nebs.

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