Definition of hobnob Hobnob

/hɑˈbnɑˌb/ - [habnab] - hob•nob

We found 11 definitions of hobnob from 5 different sources.

What does hobnob mean?

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hobnobs, hobnobbing, hobnobbed

hobnob - rub elbows with; "He hobnobs with the best of society"

socialise, socialize make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!"

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Wiktionary

hobnob (Noun)
An informal chat.
hobnob (Verb)
To associate in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status.
hobnob (Verb)
To drink together.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

hobnob (adv.)
Have or have not; -- a familiar invitation to reciprocal drinking.
hobnob (adv.)
At random; hit or miss. (Obs.)
hobnob (v. i.)
To drink familiarly (with another).
hobnob (v. i.)
To associate familiarly; to be on intimate terms.
hobnob (n.)
Familiar, social intercourse.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

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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hobnob, verb, present, 1st person singular of hobnob (infinitive).
hobnob, verb (infinitive).

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