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nabob

/ˈneɪbɒb/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
  2. (by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
  3. (by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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