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nibs
nibs N0094200 (nĭbz)n. Informal A person in authority, especially one who is self-important. Used with his or her: His nibs says we must do it. [Perhaps alteration of nob.]nibs (nɪbz) nhis nibs (functioning as singular) slang a mock title used of someone in authority[C19: of unknown origin]nibs (nɪbz) n. his her nibs, Informal. a person in authority, esp. one who is exacting. [1815–25; orig. uncertain] Translationsnibs
nibsA derisive term for an authority figure, especially one who is demanding. Typically used in the phrases "his nibs" or "her nibs." Oh, his nibs wants us to work on Saturday? Why am I not surprised?his nibs a mock title used to refer to a self-important man, especially one who is in authority. informal 1989 Guy Vanderhaege Homesick Whatever his nibs prefers. I see that hasn't changed either. He still expects things to be organized to suit him and only him. See also: nibshis ˈnibs (old-fashioned, British English, informal) used to refer to a man who is, or thinks he is, more important than other people: And how is his nibs this morning?See also: nibsNIBS
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