nibs — (n[i^]bz), n. pl. See {his nibs} under {nib}, n. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nibs — noun (his nibs) informal a mock title used to refer to a self important man. Origin C19: of unknown origin. nibs shelled and crushed coffee or cocoa beans. → nib … English new terms dictionary
nibs — [ nıbz ] noun his/her nibs MAINLY BRITISH INFORMAL used for referring humorously to someone who is important or who thinks they are important … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nibs — (n.) especially in His Nibs boss, employer, self important person, 1821, of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of nob person of high position … Etymology dictionary
nibs — ► NOUN (his nibs) informal ▪ a mock title used to refer to a self important man. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
nibs — [nibz] n. [< ?] Informal an important, or esp. self important, person: preceded by his or, occas., her … English World dictionary
nibs — noun plural but singular in construction Etymology: origin unknown Date: circa 1821 an important or self important person usually used in the phrases his nibs or her nibs as if a title of honor … New Collegiate Dictionary
Nibs — Grué Cet article court présente un sujet plus amplement développé ici : fève de cacao. Le grué est l éclat de fève de cacao torréfié puis concassé. Il s agit d une étape intermédiaire au cours du processus de fabrication du chocolat, lorsque … Wikipédia en Français
nibs — /nibz/, n. his or her nibs, Informal (often facetious). a person in authority, esp. one who is demanding and tyrannical: His nibs wants fresh strawberries in December. [1815 25; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
Nibs — The little things on the ends of shoelaces. The nibs on my laces make it easier to lace up my shoes … Dictionary of american slang
