hobnob

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

(1595-1605) From Old English habban and nabban which means "have or have not."

[edit] Noun

hobnob (plural hobnobs)

1. An informal chat.

   The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.

[edit] Verb

to hobnob (third-person singular simple present hobnobs, present participle hobnobbing, simple past and past participle hobnobbed)

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

   The ambitious young student hobnobbed with the faculty at the prestigious college he hoped to attend.

2. To drink together.

   His favorite spot in the club was the bar, where he could hobnob with the big-wigs.

[edit] Related terms

• hobnobber