nob
1[ nob ]
/ nɒb /
noun
Slang. the head.
Cribbage.Sometimes his nobs. the jack of the same suit as the card turned up, counting one to the holder.
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Origin of nob
1First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps variant of knob
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH nob
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Definition for nob (2 of 2)
nob2
[ nob ]
/ nɒb /
noun Chiefly British Slang.
a person of wealth or social importance.
Origin of nob
21745–55; earlier knabb (Scots), nab; of uncertain origin
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British Dictionary definitions for nob (1 of 4)
nob1
/ (nɒb) /
noun cribbage
the jack of the suit turned up
one for his nob the call made with this jack, scoring one point
Word Origin for nob
C19: of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for nob (2 of 4)
nob2
/ (nɒb) /
noun
slang, mainly British a person of social distinction
Derived forms of nob
nobby, adjectivenobbily, adverbWord Origin for nob
C19: of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for nob (3 of 4)
nob3
/ (nɒb) /
noun
slang the head
Word Origin for nob
C17: perhaps a variant of knob
British Dictionary definitions for nob (4 of 4)
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