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nobbily

[nob-ee]

adjective, -bi·er, -bi·est. British Slang.

fashionable or elegant; stylish; chic.

excellent; first-rate.

Origin:
1780–90; nob² + -y¹

Related forms

nob·bi·ly, adverb

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nob² (nɒb)

—n
	slang chiefly (Brit) a person of social distinction

[C19: of uncertain origin]

'nobby²

—*adj*

'nobbily²

—*adv*

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