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Nob

usgb/nɑːb/Volume
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Social Status

Used to denote high social or economic status in a slightly informal way.

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The party was hosted by local nobs.
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Mildly Derogatory

Can be used humorously or lightly disparaging to mock someone's self-importance.

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He acts like such a nob since getting that promotion.
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British Slang

Commonly recognized in the UK but may be misunderstood or unknown in other English-speaking areas.

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She married a real nob and moved to London.
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