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definition

top it the nob verb

Come it high. Patronise. Act superior. Put on airs.

Example

—I’ve beaten my brother four times running
—Come on, he’s three years younger. Don’t top it the nob!

Origin

From the Aubrey-Maturin books of Patrick O’Brian, which means it is probably a genuine 18ᵗʰ century expression

Collector

M & N – 1980s
Mark & Naomi

Notes

For the avoidance of doubt: nob = member of the nobility; nob ≠ knob

See also

early to rise, early to bed, makes a man healthy, wealthy and dead

Submitted: 28/02/2025 by Mark ● Last updated: 02/03/2025 11:50 by Mark

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