Definitions for hobnobˈhɒbˌnɒb
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hob•nobˈhɒbˌnɒb(v.i.)-nobbed, -nob•bing
to associate on very friendly terms:
to hobnob with royalty.
Origin of hobnob:
1595–1605; from the phrase hab or nab lit., have or have not
hob′nob`ber(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
hobnob(verb)
rub elbows with
"He hobnobs with the best of society"
Wiktionary
hobnob(Noun)
An informal chat.
The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.
hobnob(Verb)
To associate in a friendly manner with. Generally has a connotation of associating with people of a higher class or status.
hobnob(Verb)
To drink together.
Origin: (1595–1605) From habban and nabban, thus “have or have not”.
Webster Dictionary
Hobnob(adverb)
have or have not; -- a familiar invitation to reciprocal drinking
Hobnob(adverb)
at random; hit or miss. (Obs.)
Hobnob(verb)
to drink familiarly (with another)
Hobnob(verb)
to associate familiarly; to be on intimate terms
Hobnob(noun)
familiar, social intercourse
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