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nibs.

An important or self-important person.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An important or self-important person.

    UK · slang
  2. Self.

    UK · dated · obsolete · slang
  3. A jack turned up by the dealer.

    Two for his nibs.
noun
  1. plural of nib

    form-of · plural
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