Definitions for hobnob
ˈhɒbˌnɒbhob·nob

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hobnobverb

   rub elbows with

   "He hobnobs with the best of society"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hobnobnoun

   An informal chat.

   The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.

2. hobnobverb

   To associate in a friendly manner with. Generally has a connotation of associating with people of a higher class or status.

3. hobnobverb

   To drink together.

4. Etymology: (1595–1605) From habban and nabban, thus “have or have not”.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hobnob

   Etymology: This is probably corrupted from hab nab by a coarse pronunciation.

   His incensement at this moment is so implacable, that satisfaction can be none, but pangs of death and sepulchre: hobnob is his word; give’t, or take’t. William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hobnob

   Hobnob refers to the act of socializing, mingling, or casually conversing in a friendly and informal manner, often with people of higher societal status or influential figures. It typically happens at social events, parties, or gatherings.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hobnobadverb

   have or have not; -- a familiar invitation to reciprocal drinking

2. Hobnobadverb

   at random; hit or miss. (Obs.)

3. Hobnobverb

   to drink familiarly (with another)

4. Hobnobverb

   to associate familiarly; to be on intimate terms

5. Hobnobnoun

   familiar, social intercourse

6. Etymology: [AS. habban to have + habban to have not; ne not + habban to have. See Have, and cf. Habnab.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HobNob

   Hobnob is the brand name of a biscuit made from rolled oats and jumbo oats, similar to a flapjack/digestive biscuit hybrid. They are primarily sold in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Ireland but are available in the U.S., and several European and Asian countries. In Italy they are now marketed as a variety of digestive biscuit, having previously been known as Suncrok. They were also released in Canada in November 2012, made available in Wal-Mart's British modular section in their food aisles.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hobnob

   hob′nob, adv. have or not have, a familiar invitation to drink.—v.i. to associate or drink together familiarly.—pr.p. Hobnob′bing.—adj. Hob′nobby. [Hab, nab.]

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1. • Socialize

How to pronounce hobnob?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hobnob in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hobnob in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hobnob
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hobnob
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=hobnob
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobnob
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hobnob
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hobnob