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
  • Victoria Beckham launched a very posh pop-up Wednesday evening at Bal Harbour Shops.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • It’s set within always-busy Waikiki but tucked off the main drag of Kalakaua Avenue, so the posh dual-tower high-rise with two infinity pools provides a more serene experience than most of the oceanfront hotels that line Waikiki Beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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
  • These tactics often cater to baddies — Gen Z-speak for any fashionable, confident person — to reach younger, usually female audiences.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Channel your inner Sporty Spice with preppy tees featuring jersey numbers and rugby stripes, executed with fashionable precision by Versace, Nili Lotan, Staud, and TWP.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Pulitzer finalist Chang-rae Lee reinvents the coming-of-age novel, evoking Westchester County’s working-class neighborhoods and ritzier suburbs during the 1970s.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The trendsetting Princess of Wales has since been an annual fixture at the ritzy tennis championship.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • Then, classic accessories such as simple gold jewelry and petal pink nail polish help complete an already effortlessly chic ensemble.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Or one of the Bake Clubbers used tarragon and that's like a really beautiful, elevated, very chic direction flavor wise, like a little more N-easy.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Perched above the golf course, the sleek hotel features a 15,000-square-foot spa, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas, and pickleball courts, plus an assortment of restaurants on property.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Below, shop my favorites, including soft fleece pants, sleek crews, and oversized cardigans, starting at $35.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of sleek

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