nobby

adjective

Definition of nobbynext
as in flossy

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Recent Examples of nobby Winning for the second week in a row is Toby, and his Hobs looked especially nobby. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobby
  1. flossy
  2. posh
  3. stylish
  4. haute
  5. fashionable
  6. ritzy
  7. chic
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.
    — Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Definition of flossy
Adjective
  • Lean into the posh, breezy aesthetic with a pair of slingback kitten heels.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of posh
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Your own private elevator, three 42‑inch TVs with Chromecast for Netflix nights, a Baccarat bar with haute spirits from Clase Azul Plata to The Macallan 18 Years Double Cask, and a full‑size kitchen.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The then-teenager joined Chanel's haute fashion show at Paris Fashion Week in January 2023.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Definition of haute
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The trendsetting Princess of Wales has since been an annual fixture at the ritzy tennis championship.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Other homeowners in the ritzy neighborhood include the singer The Weeknd and music producer Pharrell Williams.
    — Catherine Odom June 26, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 July 2026
Definition of sleek

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“Nobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobby. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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