hobnob
to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with): She often hobnobs with royalty.
Archaic. to drink together.
a friendly, informal chat.
Origin of hobnob
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How to use hobnob in a sentence
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How to make sure people see your digital party invite | Heather Kelly | August 5, 2022 | Washington PostYou can't certainly if you hobnob with the rival candidate and call him a good fellow.
The Opinions of a Philosopher | Robert GrantIm sure they used to hobnob and drink brandy and water together in seedy public-houses.
The Bishop's Apron | W. Somerset MaughamJacinto Quesada had not stopped in passing to hobnob with the Gypsies.
The Wolf Cub | Patrick CaseyHe did not relish having to hobnob in this way with such a vulgarian as a grafting police captain.
The Third Degree | Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow
There were even ladies in bonnets, as if they had run in neighborly to hobnob an hour with Iwakura.
From the Easy Chair, series 3 | George William Curtis
British Dictionary definitions for hobnob
/ (ˈhɒbˌnɒb) /
to socialize or talk informally
obsolete to drink (with)
Origin of hobnob
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