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nob¹ Definition

nob (näb)

noun

  1. Slang the head
  2. Cribbage the jack of the same suit as the card cut from the pack: it counts one point for the holder

Etymology: later form of knob

nob² Definition

nob (näb)

noun

Chiefly Brit., Slang a person of wealth and high social status

Etymology: < ? nob

nob Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hob: Why not hob nob like a rich Edwardian and play croquet on the massive croquet lawn which is open to visitors.
  • have: Each piece has a handy nob that will make the removal of the wooden pieces easier for smaller hands.

Adjective modifier

  • big: Second, have the occasional courage to tell the big nob: " You are wrong.
  • chocolate: Ginger nuts are good as are chocolate hob nobs ( have to be chocolate ones, the plain ones are boring ).

Modifies a noun

  • gag: Or maybe it's the endless nob gags and mindless violence.

Noun used with modifier

  • hob: So you might want to pop down to them with a few cuppas and some hob nobs.

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