his nibs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

pron
  1. Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.
noun
  1. A jack turned up by the dealer.

Word forms

his nibs

Etymology

Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use; from the Dutch was seen "nebs"

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