adj
nobby
Nobby (adj) means Stylish, smart, or fashionable in an upper-class way (informal, dated British). Example: “He turned up in a nobby new suit.”
adj
1
Stylish, smart, or fashionable in an upper-class way (informal, dated British).
"He turned up in a nobby new suit."
"It was a nobby little restaurant, all white tablecloths and hushed voices."
2
Wealthy or of high social standing.
"They lived in a nobby part of town."
How to use nobby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPosh, classy, or well-off — an informal, rather old-fashioned British word.
When to use it
Dated and informal; mostly heard in older British English.
Common pairings
a nobby address
nobby clothes
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Word forms
- Comparative
- nobbier
- Superlative
- nobbiest
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He turned up in a _____ new suit.
Etymology
Built from "nob" (a rich or upper-class person) plus the adjective ending "-y."
Rhymes for nobby
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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).
