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
  • The neighborhood Karen remains Nairobi's most desirable suburb, a mix of posh residential properties, schools, embassies, country clubs, and golf courses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • So far, so standard espionage drama stuff — albeit executed with above-average style, from Sam and Helen’s enviable collection of fall outerwear to cool action sequences that have fun with the layout of a posh gallery or a Downton-esque manor.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of posh
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, fashionable La Marsa remains a firm favorite with the stylish set, and mid-2026 restaurant openings like Oto, a Japanese izakaya, and Sujet, a hybrid café and design store, keep things fresh.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Sam, who walks with a cane sometimes, is cool and dark and stylish, in an Anna Wintour mode.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Unlike its competitors, Hermès is a pre-haute-couture enterprise, founded before the rigid bureaucracy of French fashion was put into place, in the eighteen-sixties, with the establishment of a governing syndicate.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • At the Lortel, her one-woman show plays out on a candlestick-heavy gothic set by Derek McLane that resembles a Barbie Dreamhouse modded for a Meat Loaf video, and Cohen enters in an haute-Ren-faire pink maiden’s dress by Kelsey Randall.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of haute
Adjective
  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Just north of San Francisco, the ritzy Belvedere Island is part of Marin County.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The latter includes classic favorites and seasonal drops of flavors like peppermint bark and ritzy toffee.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • And over in Carlsbad the chic new Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection is within walking distance of Legoland.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • When properly employed, hair pins are an exceptionally chic way to secure an updo, creating a soft hold that enhances the inherent romance of chignons, twists, and more.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Rugged yet lightweight, sleek yet functional, the FlipSide isn’t cheap at $349.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But for seven-year-old Anua, a viral concoction of Korean botanical formulas, sleek branding and a hint of star power (from Kendall Jenner) has helped the brand break through globally this year.
    — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of sleek

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