n. Informal
A person in authority, especially one who is self-important. Used with his or her: His nibs says we must do it.
[Perhaps alteration of NOB2.]
nibs
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nibs (nĭbz) 
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n. Informal
A person in authority, especially one who is self-important. Used with his or her: His nibs says we must do it.
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IN BRIEF: adj. - (used of pens) having a writing point, especially of a certain kind.
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