nibs

noun3

1. •
   (UK, slang) An important or self-important person.

   • Vera, you are a gleam of brilliant modernity in our dim old cave of antiques — and their nibs, our ancestors." Peter waved disrespectfully to the portrait — 1919
2. •
   A jack turned up by the dealer.

   • Two for his nibs.
3. •
   (slang, no longer used) Self.