noun
nibs
noun
1
An important, or self-important, person — often used sarcastically as "his nibs".
"Here comes his nibs, expecting everyone to stop and greet him."
2
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 notesIn 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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