nibby

1 of 2

noun

nib·​by

ˈnibē,

-bi

plural -es

chiefly Scottish

: a hooked staff such as is used by a shepherd

nibby

2 of 2

adjective

"

-er/-est

dialectal

: inquisitive, nosy

Word History

Etymology

Noun

nib entry 1 + -y

Adjective

nib entry 1 + -y

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