nobby

[ nob-ee ]

/ ˈnɒb i /

fashionable or elegant; stylish; chic.

excellent; first-rate.

Nearby words

First recorded in 1780–90; nob² + -y¹

Related formsnob·bi·ly, adverb

I saw Nobby Stiles, George Cohen, and the giant Jack Charlton winning every ball in midfield and distributing beautifully.
The Ghosts of England's Soccer Past|Harold Evans|June 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The man whom he had addressed as "Blake" picked up Nobby and, crossing the room, laid the terrier in Berry's arms.
Berry And Co.|Dornford Yates
As soon as Wally can get his new suit that hes ordered from that nobby tailor.
The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise|Margaret Penrose
Must find Nobby; he collared the "kitty" when that blinking boat got hit!
500 of the Best Cockney War Stories|Various

To amuse ourselves, we called a secret meeting and decided to hold a court-martial, Nobby being elected president.
John Brown|Captain R. W. Campbell
Six days had elapsed since Nobby's scuffle with the apple of Mr. Bason's eye.
Berry And Co.|Dornford Yates