nibs
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nibs
(nĭbz)n. Informal
A person in authority, especially one who is self-important. Used with his or her: His nibs says we must do it.
[Perhaps alteration of nob.]
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nibs
(nɪbz)n
his nibs (functioning as singular) slang a mock title used of someone in authority
[C19: of unknown origin]
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nibs
(nɪbz)n. his her nibs, Informal.
a person in authority, esp. one who is exacting.
[1815–25; orig. uncertain]
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