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"nabob" Definition

  1. an Eastern prince, a retired Indian official,—hence a slang term for a capitalist. From Nawaub.

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Position in the dictionary: 2303 of 4022 slang words.
Next words in the dictionary: nabs, nag, nail, nail in one’s coffin, namby-pamby, nammus, nanny-shop, nantee, nantee palaver, nap
Previous words in the dictionary: nab the rust, nab, n. c., my uncle, my tulip, my lord, my aunt, muzzy, muzzler, muzzle

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