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hobnob
[ hob-nob ]
verb (used without object)
- to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with ):
She often hobnobs with royalty.
- Archaic. to drink together.
noun
- a friendly, informal chat.
hobnob
/ ˈhɒbˌnɒb /
verb
- to socialize or talk informally
- obsolete.to drink (with)
Word History and Origins
Origin of hobnob1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hobnob1
Example Sentences
He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians.
While Ralph Nader came from a respected background of advancing consumer protection laws, Jill Stein is better known for hobnobbing with Russian officials and spouting disinformation on behalf of Vladimir Putin.
Sure enough, part of Snoop’s social media mission took him on the U.S. basketball team’s bus to hobnob with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other court superstars.
Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform, said the summit will allow Sir Keir to “hobnob and establish human connections” with European leaders he has never met.
Palka, who has since retired, was then head of the department’s Hollywood station and nicknamed “Capt. Hollywood” because of his hobnobbing with celebrities.
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