noun

nibs

Nibs (noun) means an important, or self-important, person — often used sarcastically as "his nibs". Example: “Here comes his nibs, expecting everyone to stop and greet him.”

noun

An important, or self-important, person — often used sarcastically as "his nibs".

"Here comes his nibs, expecting everyone to stop and greet him."

In card games, a jack turned face-up by the dealer, usually scoring extra points (as in cribbage).

"He scored two points for nibs after cutting a jack."

How to use nibs

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly seen in the mocking phrase "his nibs" for someone acting self-important, or as cribbage jargon.

Common pairings

his nibs her nibs

Word forms

nibs plural

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Rhymes for nibs

dibs

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nibs” mean?

The word “nibs” means an important, or self-important, person — often used sarcastically as "his nibs". In plain terms, mostly seen in the mocking phrase "his nibs" for someone acting self-important, or as cribbage jargon.

How do you use “nibs” in a sentence?

Here is “nibs” used in a sentence: “Here comes his nibs, expecting everyone to stop and greet him.”

What part of speech is “nibs”?

“Nibs” is a noun.

How many meanings does “nibs” have?

“Nibs” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an important, or self-important, person — often used sarcastically as "his nibs".