nobby
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Adj — Stylish, smart, or fashionable in an upper-class way (informal, dated British).
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Dated and informal; mostly heard in older British English.
Etymology
Built from "nob" (a rich or upper-class person) plus the adjective ending "-y."
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What does “nobby” mean?
The word “nobby” means stylish, smart, or fashionable in an upper-class way (informal, dated British). In plain terms, posh, classy, or well-off — an informal, rather old-fashioned British word.
How do you use “nobby” in a sentence?
Here is “nobby” used in a sentence: “He turned up in a nobby new suit.”
What part of speech is “nobby”?
“Nobby” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “nobby” have?
“Nobby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stylish, smart, or fashionable in an upper-class way (informal, dated British).