nobby

[ nob-ee ]

adjective

, British Slang.

, nob·bi·er, nob·bi·est.

1. fashionable or elegant; stylish; chic.
2. excellent; first-rate.

Other Words From

• nobbi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nobby¹

First recorded in 1780–90; nob ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I saw Nobby Stiles, George Cohen, and the giant Jack Charlton winning every ball in midfield and distributing beautifully.

From The Daily Beast

Off the entrance is a high rocky islet, the Nobby, within which the channel is shoal and dangerous to pass.

From Project Gutenberg

It has a rather ornamental front—looks piquant and seriously nobby.

From Project Gutenberg

No self-respecting boy would, of course, admit to feeling ill ever; but Nobby was genuinely unconscious of anything wrong at all.

From Project Gutenberg

"You come with a very nobby crew," said Mr. Fluxion, as the principal stepped upon the deck of the consort.

From Project Gutenberg

The cheap suit and overcoat he had worn were cast aside, and a nobby check outfit took their place.

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Related Words

• classy
• dashing
• rakish
• spry
• stylish