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- [nob-ee]
- /ˈnɒb i/
- /ˈnɒ.bɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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