nabs

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Alternative form of nibs (“an important or self-important person”).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Alternative form of nibs (“self”).

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nabs” mean?

Alternative form of nibs (“an important or self-important person”).

Is “nabs” formal or informal?

nabs is generally slang.