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Hobnobbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobnobbed

 

[ หˆhษ’bหŒnษ’bd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

Hobnobbed means to spend time in a friendly way, especially with people of higher social status. It often implies mingling in a casual, social setting, suggesting a level of intimacy or comfort among acquaintances.

Synonyms

associate, fraternize, mingle, socialize

Examples of usage

  • She hobnobbed with the celebrities at the gala.
  • They love to hobnob during the annual charity event.
  • He was known for hobnobbing with influential politicians.
  • At the conference, many attendees hobnobbed over coffee break.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobnobbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conviver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verkehren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergaul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะปะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ towarzyszyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป˜ใๅˆใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frรฉquenter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ socializar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaynaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์šธ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชูˆุงุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรฝkat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรฝkaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๅพ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ druลพiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผnsiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ socializar

Word origin

The term 'hobnob' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the phrase 'to hob and nob,' which means 'to drink together.' The word 'hob' here is thought to refer to a country bumpkin or a rustic, while 'nob' refers to a person of high social standing or nobility. This duality reflects the original meaning of the term, indicating social mingling across different classes. Over time, hobnobbing has evolved from its initial context of drinking together to encompass a broader idea of socializing and networking, particularly among those in elite circles. The playful nature of the word has made it popular in informal contexts, often evoking an image of lighthearted banter and camaraderie at social gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,341, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.