Nobby
Adjective
- Of the first quality or style.
- Of the finest design or finish.
- Excellent, smart, stylish.
Example Sentences
“I picked up a jacket at a thrift shop, but the stitching and fit are so nobby that everyone assumes it’s custom tailored.”
“The rooms at the boutique hotel were so nobby that it made the whole vacation feel luxurious.”
“She put together a nobby style for her apartment with velvet chairs and modern art.”
Word Origin
Middle English, late 19th century
Why this word?
Don’t confuse “nobby” (“stylish/posh”) with “knobby” (“bumpy or covered in knots”). This 19th-century British slang (derived from “nob,” slang for a wealthy or influential person) has a playful, slightly retro, and distinctly British feel. You’ll use it when describing upscale, high-class, or fashionable clothes, venue aesthetics, or events.
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