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nibs Definition

nibs (nibz)

noun

Informal an important, or esp. self-important, person: preceded by his or, occas., her

Etymology: < ?

nibs Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dip: They would dip the nibs into the ceramic inkwells at the front of their desks.
  • damage: Do not scour or float a scratch coat on laths. as this may damage the nibs.
  • have: Double lap slates have no nibs, relying on the nails or hooks for their fixing.

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  6. ‹ nibbling
  7. ‹ nibbler
  8. ‹ nibbled
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