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nobby

nob·by
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nob-ee]
    • /ˈnɒb i/
    • /ˈnɒ.bɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nob-ee]
    • /ˈnɒb i/

Definitions of nobby word

  • adjective nobby fashionable or elegant; stylish; chic. 1
  • adjective nobby excellent; first-rate. 1
  • noun nobby (UK) Wealthy or of high social position; of or pertaining to a nob (person of great wealth or social standing). 1
  • adjective nobby of or for nobs; stylish 0

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Origin of nobby

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; nob2 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Nobby

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nobby popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for nobby

adjective nobby

  • neat — in a pleasingly orderly and clean condition: a neat room.
  • well-groomed — having the hair, skin, etc., well cared for; well-dressed, clean, and neat: a well-groomed young man.
  • classy — If you describe someone or something as classy, you mean they are stylish and sophisticated.
  • dashing — A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive.
  • rakish — smart; jaunty; dashing: a hat worn at a rakish angle.

Antonyms for nobby

adjective nobby

  • plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
  • stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
  • dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
  • dishevelled — to let down, as hair, or wear or let hang in loose disorder, as clothing.
  • ruffled — (of apparel) having ruffles.

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