English Explanatory Dictionary

nabobery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The behaviour of a nabob (generally disparaging).
  2. A building frequented by nabobs or characteristic of a nabob.
  3. Very wealthy people collectively (generally disparaging).

Word forms

nabobery naboberies nabobry nabobbery

Etymology

From nabob + -ery.

Synonyms

elite upper crust
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