nabobery
The behaviour of a nabobThe behaviour of a nabob (generally disparaging).
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The behaviour of a nabob (generally disparaging).
(uncountable, usually)A building frequented by nabobs or characteristic of a nabob.
(uncountable, usually)Very wealthy people collectively (generally disparaging).
Origin
From nabob + -ery.From nabob + -ery.
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Forms
plural: naboberiesSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable