Sekirov Dictionary

hobnob

UK /ˈhɒbnɒb/US /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/

verb 4
noun 3
adjective 1
adverb 1
forms 3

verb4

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To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status; to fraternize.
- The ambitious young student hobnobbed with the faculty at the prestigious college he hoped to attend.
- His favorite spot in the club was the bar, where he could hobnob with the big-wigs.
•
To drink together.
- Many a glass of wine have we all of us drank, I have very little doubt, hob-and-nobbing with the hospitable giver, and wondering how the deuce he paid for it. — 1847
(no longer used) To toast one another by touching glasses.
(no longer used, rare) To have or have not; to give or take.

noun3

A drinking together.
•
An informal chat.
- The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.
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(no longer used) A toast made while touching glasses together.
- With a hob-nob, and a merry go-round, / We'll pull in ere reason fail; / For the stoutest man in the kingdom found, / Must knock under to humming ale. — 1823

adjective1

On friendly terms; in friendly association.

adverb1

(no longer used) At random; at a venture; hit and miss.

forms

hobnobbed · hobnobbing · hobnobs

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