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nobs

nob
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nob]
    • /nɒb/
    • /nɒb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nob]
    • /nɒb/

Definitions of nobs word

  • noun nobs a person of wealth or social importance. 1
  • noun nobs Plural form of nob. 1

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Origin of nobs

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; perhaps variant of knob

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Nobs

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nobs popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

nobs usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for nobs

noun nobs

  • toffs — a stylishly dressed, fashionable person, especially one who is or wants to be considered a member of the upper class.
  • grandees — Plural form of grandee.
  • aristos — Plural form of aristo.

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