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noun

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

Origin: < ?

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noun
Informal

A person in authority, especially one who is self-important. Used with his or her: His nibs says we must do it.

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Origin: Perhaps alteration of nob²

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