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Definitions for Hobnob

[1] to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with ): She often hobnobs with royalty.
[2] Archaic . to drink together.
[3] a friendly, informal chat.
[4] to socialize or talk informally
[5] obsolete to drink (with)

Words related to Hobnob

fraternize, consort, socialize, mix, mingle, pal

Words nearby Hobnob

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Origin of Hobnob

1595–1605; from the phrase hab or nab literally, have or have not, Old English habban to have + nabban not to have (ne not + habban to have)

Word origin for Hobnob

C18: from hob or nob to drink to one another in turns, hence, to be familiar, ultimately from Old English habban to have + nabban not to have

Synonyms for Hobnob

consort, fraternize, mingle, mix, pal, socialize, chum around, hang around, hang out with, keep company, knock around with, pal around, rub elbows, rub shoulders, spend time