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Nob

usgb/nɑːb/Volume
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Social StatusPlay
Used to denote high social or economic status in a slightly informal way. SlideThe party was hosted by local nobs.
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Mildly DerogatoryPlay
Can be used humorously or lightly disparaging to mock someone's self-importance. SlideHe acts like such a nob since getting that promotion.
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British SlangPlay
Commonly recognized in the UK but may be misunderstood or unknown in other English-speaking areas. SlideShe married a real nob and moved to London.