his nibs

English

Etymology

This definition is lacking an etymology or has an incomplete etymology. You can help Wiktionary by giving it a proper etymology. Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use, from the Dutch was seen "nebs"

Noun

his nibs

1. Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding person.

   Do you know what time His Nibs will be arriving?

Coordinate terms

• her nibs
• your nibs
• their nibs
• my nibs