Definition

Plural of neb; slang for noses or beaks, or cheeky/presumptuous people. In Scottish and Northern English dialect, a neb is a beak, nose, or the face itself.

Example Usage

Keep your nebs out of other people's business.

Origin

From Old English nebb, related to German Nabe (hub) and Old Norse nöbr (beak).

Fun Fact

The term appears frequently in Scottish literature and dialect, and is still used colloquially in Newcastle and other northern regions.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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