nibs

UK after possessive pronoun slang dated obsolete

(slang, UK, after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person. / (slang, UK, dated, 19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self. / (cribbage) a jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)

Japanese Meaning

（俗語、英国）自分を大事にしすぎる、または気取った重要人物。 / （俗語、英国、19世紀の古い用法）自分自身。（＝自己） / （クリバッジ）ディーラーがめくられるジャック（カード）。

What is this buttons?

Don't tell my nibs about the mistake; he'll make a fuss.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

このミスを私の上司に言わないでください。彼は大騒ぎするでしょう。

Details

Sense（1）

(slang, UK, after possessive pronoun) An important or self-important person.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（2）

(slang, UK, dated, 19th century, after possessive pronoun) Self.

Sense（3）

(cribbage) a jack turned up by the dealer. (see also nob)

Two for his nibs.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

nibs

（ plural ）

Details

nibs

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

nibs

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!