his nibs

pronoun

A mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.

“Two for his nibs.”

Similar
his heels
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Meanings

his nibs1

pronoun

alternative his nabs

  1. A mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.

    Do you know what time His Nibs will be arriving?

nounhis nibs (uncountable)

alternative his nabs

  1. uncountablecribbageA jack turned up by the dealer.

    Two for his nibs.

    Synonyms: his heels

His Nibs2

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of his nob

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA jack turned up by the dealer.

Similar
his heels

Origin

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

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APA

his nibs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/his%20nibs

MLA

“his nibs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/his%20nibs. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “his nibs,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/his%20nibs.

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