nobby
- noun
- /ˈnɑːbi/
- UK
:
pijo (Spain, informal)
- She was called a nobby because of her elegant style and expensive jewelry.
Examples
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He always looked like a nobby at parties, wearing the latest designer clothes.
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The group of nobbies gathered near the entrance, chatting about exclusive brands.
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That dress is so nobby!
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He always wears such nobby clothes.
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At the gala, she was the most nobby person there, adorned in sparkling jewels and a designer gown.
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The nobbies at the event discussed their recent travels to exclusive fashion shows.
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Everyone admired his nobby appearance, complete with a tailored suit and polished shoes.
Synonyms
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8.2
A man who cares a lot about his clothes and appearance
6
7.7
A young person who dresses neatly in traditional private school clothes
4
9.9
A man who cares a lot about his clothes and style
3
8.4
A young man who dresses and acts in a showy, attention-seeking way
2
9.9
A rich person who looks down on others
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6.5
A person who cares a lot about clothes and follows the latest styles
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9.9
A person who dresses in a showy, fashionable way to impress people
A man who dresses and acts in a flashy way to attract attention
A person who dresses in bright clothes to get attention
Antonyms
How Fashionable
- Offensive
5
9.9
- UK
- Informal
9
4.9
- Archaic
22
8.2
29
2.4
5
2.0
13
5.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun nobby for a fashionable person comes from nob meaning a wealthy or important person, so a 'nobby' is someone who dresses in a showy, 'upper-class' way.